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
Category: Pastor’s Pondering
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
Preaching Notes – 2nd Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy (12 April 2026)
Today’s First Reading provides a clear viewing of what was most important in the lives of the earliest community of believers. And they devoted themselves
Easter 2026
Jesus’ Resurrection is not merely an event we remember. It is a living reality that impresses upon everything and everyone. No corner of human living
Holy Saturday – Deafening Silence (4 April 2026)
Holy Saturday is a day of silent recollection and prayer. After the death of Jesus, a few faithful friends remained: Our Blessed Mother, St. John,