by Ann Pearton | Dec 29, 2020 | Christmas, Parish Bulletin, Sunday Reading Reflections
“Jesus ~ The Star That Guides All People.” The Feast of the ‘Epiphany of the Lord’ is the feast of manifestation. On this day we celebrate the coming of the mysterious strangers from across the desert who had been following heavenly direction and who finally arrived...
by Ann Pearton | Dec 24, 2020 | Parish Bulletin, Sunday Reading Reflections
“Families are made up of Young and Old”. The readings of today offer several points for reflection, beginning with the first reading regarding our openness to God’s will and guidance and the depth of our Faith. The second reading reflects again on the first reading...
by Ann Pearton | Dec 16, 2020 | Advent, Parish Bulletin, Sunday Reading Reflections
Jesus, The Promised Messiah There have been, and still are, many people in the world pretending to be ‘messiahs’ and ‘saviours’ of humanity. What to think of them? The reading of today tells us that there is only one Messiah sent by God: Jesus, the son of Mary. In the...
by | Aug 9, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
20thSunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “The Prophet: A Bothersome Man.” The first reading gives the example of Jeremiah, a timid and sensible man that God entrusts with proclaiming a hard-hitting message that goes against the...
by | Aug 2, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “A God Who Is Faithful To His Promises.” The Lord has assured us of his salvation and that his Word will be fulfilled. The first reading shows the people of Israel looking back at their...
by | Jul 26, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “Hoarding Treasure For Oneself: This Is Sheer Madness!” What does the term ‘rich’ remind us of? – A happy person, with a beautiful house, a new car, many servants, who can get...
