Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments […]
Whenever we see a political debate during an election campaign, we normally witness politicians from different sides condemning and criticising each other. They each believe that they are right and […]
Liking something is easy enough; it doesn’t ask too much of us. People like their own favourite biscuits or sweets. They prefer or like their favourite television programme. Loving something […]
All politicians have their own catchphrases, slogans and manifestos. These tell us who they and what they stand for. Perhaps, just perhaps, Jesus is somewhat similar. When he stood up […]
Today, in union with the universal Church we celebrate The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Today’s Feast takes place forty day after Christmas. And, it is in a […]
We have finished our Advent preparations; we have celebrated Christmas, the Epiphany and the Baptism of Jesus. Now we meet Jesus as he openly and publicly begins his public ministry. […]
It may look and sound a little strange having just celebrated Advent and Christmas to find ourselves at a wedding with Mary and Jesus; but here we are! Mary is […]
Today, in union with the whole Church, we celebrate the great event that is the Baptism of the Lord. Today is also a great opportunity for us to remember our […]
I love magic and magicians. I never cease to be amazed by the speed at which the magician seems to do something that looks impossible. There is a very serious […]