Spring cleaning: Year C Week 18
Well it, Spring, is still a month away in Southern Australia, but the oft-used expression, “time for spring cleaning“ is appropriate for this weekend reflection. Just how many books do…
“Does he pray today?”: Year C Week 17
This question was addressed to the former Governor-General, Chief of the Defence Force by Greg Sheridan in his book “Christians“. The concept of prayer, full stop, has always been under…
Martha’s Diner: Year C Week 16
Driving through a suburban shopping centre last Thursday, I noticed a sign “Martha’s Diner“ and I immediately pondered “did Martha have such a sign in Bethany?” Her observation that she…
Does the Holy Spirit have a sense of humour? Year C Week 14
Does the Holy Spirit have a sense of humour? Consider ………This week the census data was received with great glee by certain sectors of the media. Religion at last is…
Ordinary time: Year C Week 13
Just by way of background. Liturgically speaking. …….. We have celebrated the great feasts of the Birth of Jesus …. then his Passion, Death and Resurrection, and awaited the coming…
He has filled the hungry: Year C Corpus Christi
“He has filled the hungry with good things.” [Luke 1:53] I am not sure what Mary was thinking when she spoke these words in the presence of Elizabeth. The general…
Was Jesus having a bad day? 20th Sunday Year A
Our experience of Bad Days is being added too as the lockdown continues and not only in Victoria. Notice hoarding again in the "Shaky Iles"! Jesus' words to the woman seen so…