Preaching Notes – 5th Sunday A (8 February 2026)
Having unveiled the practical path to deep and lasting happiness (the beatitudes), Jesus immediately tells three very short parables – stories – to explain that
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Preaching Notes – 4th Sunday A (1 February 2026)
Jesus’ so-called “Sermon on the Mount” provides key instructions for living as intentional disciples (Matthew 5-7). Today’s Gospel, popularly known as “The Beatitudes”, begins Jesus’
Preaching Notes – 2nd Sunday A (18 January 2026)
The next day, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
Preaching Notes – Baptism of the Lord (11 January 2026)
“Jesus came from Galilee to John [the Baptist] at the Jordan to be baptized by him.” (Matthew 3:13) Unlike Jews in and around Jerusalem who
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Epiphany (3 January 2026)
The EPIPHANY celebrates God having chosen to show Himself to everyone. In the person of Jesus Christ, God has entered the world AND in doing so has
Preaching Notes – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (1 January 2026)
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) “Mary kept all these things …” (v. 19) Well, what
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Holy Family (28 December 2025)
On the first Sunday after Christmas Day, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family Today’s Scripture readings from Matthew’s Gospel are far from the
An Advent Prayer (1 December 2025)
O Sweet Jesus, You come to us with Your infinite love and grace. Please, do not delay Your arrival! Proof of Your goodness abounds and
Preaching Notes – Advent 1st Sunday (30 November 2025)
Advent marks the astonishing intersection of memory and hope. We seek to remember what God has done and this encourages to place ourselves anew in
Preaching Notes – Feast of Christ the King (23 November 2025)
Throughout the whole of Luke’s Gospel, we witness Jesus seeking to rescue all those who are lost. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Luke masterfully weaves