Preaching Notes – Lent 3rd Sunday (8 March 2026)
Today, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, we hear the astonishing encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan woman (John 4:5-42). After overcoming her total shock that
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Jesus’ Transfiguration – 2nd Sunday Lent (1 March 2026)
God does not console us for our entertainment, but rather for our encouragement, for our perseverance in listening to all Jesus says and does, for
Lent Begins – Ash Wednesday (18 February 2026)
LORD GOD, awaken in my soul a desire for conversion to YOU. The traditional disciplines of Lent – prayer, fasting (sacrifice), almsgiving (generosity) – are
Preaching Notes – 6th Sunday (15 February 2026)
SALT and LIGHT were understood to be the Law until Jesus takes the old and reboots it: “You [read: genuine disciples] are the salt of
Towards A More Meaningful Lent – Some Ideas (16 February 2026)
Ask God what He wants you to give up this Lent A Lenten act of self-denial is not supposed to derail your life, not out
Lent: More Ready for Sunday Mass (14 February 2026)
LENT begins this Wednesday, February 18. Usually LENT revolves around commitments in each of the three traditional areas: Prayer, Fasting (Sacrifice), Almsgiving (Generosity). What if
Ash Wednesday (5 March 2025)
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Blessed ashes that are put on our forehead symbolize our mortality. The stark reminder of our earthly
Pastor's Pondering
First Passion Sunday – 5th Sunday of Lent
Passiontide begins. Our focus sharpens upon recalling and contemplating the sorrows of Jesus. We see how much Jesus has loved us and how much we
Pastor's Pondering
3rd Sunday of Lent – Jesus Cleanses the Temple
How easy it is to be swayed by sparkle and spectacular! Jesus redirects focus from the stunning Temple of Herod – brick and mortar –
Pastor's Pondering
Why’s the Devil Always Picking On Me?
When God permits us to be tempted, He does not allow any of us to be tempted beyond our strength. Accompanying every temptations there always