27 January, 2020. Monday of Week 3
Christian unity does not come from dominance over other churches, but from a rediscovery and celebration of what binds us together…
Presider’s Page for 26 January (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light: Jesus, the light of the world, walks among us, preaching a message of repentance. We gather to listen to him, to share the bread of life and to prepare to go out and build up his kingdom.
24 January, 2020. Friday of Week 2
These twelve were to be his regular companions, following him each day, noting all that he did and said. Then he sent them out to preach and to heal, actively sharing in his own mission…
23 January, 2020. Thursday of Week 2
We can identify with the people who made their way to Jesus. We all need him, because what he offers is not available from any other source…
22 January, 2020. Wednesday of Week 2
Our Christian calling is not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45) and spend our lives in loving service. We must all join in Jesus’ work of serving others…
Presider’s Page for 19 January (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The Christmas Season ended last Sunday, and we have entered Ordinary Time, moving slowly from winter towards spring. The season of Lent begins on the 26th February: between now and then, we learn a little more each Sunday about the life and teachings of Jesus, as St Matthew recorded them.
18 January, 2020. Saturday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time
It is not that Jesus chooses only the riff-raff to become apostles. He sees the value and potential in people whom others too quickly discard…