Corpus Christi – Further Reflection (12 June 2026)
Had Jesus left us nothing but the Gospel, our remembrances likely would be wrought with nostalgia. Had that had been so, He would no longer
Category: Pastor’s Pondering
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (7 June 2026)
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is so far beyond an annual moment to recall a real historical event which took place
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Holy Trinity (31 May 2026)
The Catechism teaches that the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life (CCC 234). It defines this doctrine as one God
Our Lady of Fatima (13 May 2026)
On May 13, 1917, three young Portuguese children tending sheep suddenly saw a woman aglow in light. The child Lucia described the figure as, “brighter
Preaching Notes – 6th Sunday of Easter (10 May 2026)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus expects our love of Him to be lived: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Aware we
Jesus’ Gift of Peace (5 May 2026)
During the Last Supper, Jesus makes this pledge to His apostles: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the
Preaching Notes – 5th Sunday Easter (3 May 2026)
Last Sunday, we heard Jesus twice declare Himself as the gate – “I am the gate” (John 10:1-10). The gate to where? Well, Jesus explained
Preaching Notes – 4th Sunday of Easter (26 April 2026)
“But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be
Preaching Notes – 3rd Sunday of Easter (19 April 2026)
The Gospel account opens on Easter Sunday with two of Jesus’ disciples walking away from Jerusalem (Luke 24:13). However, the whole of Luke’s Gospel has
51 Catholics Confirmed (16 April 2026)
Last night the bishop came to our parish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, sealing 51 Catholics with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the