We celebrate the amiable Saint Luke, “the beloved physician” and Paul’s companion on his journeys, as implied by the “We”-passages in the Acts of the Apostles…

For Paul it was absolutely central that Christ’s death and resurrection were and are life-giving…

Jesus did not reject all rules and regulations, but taught that the love of God and social justice came before all other obligations…

The warning “not to miss the wood for the trees” tells us not to lose sight of the essentials. An example of this was when a Pharisee who had invited Jesus to a meal was taken aback that his guest did not wash his hands before eating. ..

1st Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Jesus, descendant of David is recognised as Son of God by the resurrection Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from…

Nobody escapes the sword of sorrow, not even Jesus’ own blessed mother. Her role does not stop with her physical motherhood and her life-giving care of Jesus as a child…

While our culture demands instant answers, Biblical questions induce a meditative attitude in God’s presence…

Even if he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs…

Jonah cannot abide the idea of Israel’s enemies receiving mercy, after the harm they had done to his own people. He pleaded to be allowed bypass Nineveh and leave it to destruction…

We aim at a healthy balance between contemplation and action, so that we reflect the characteristics of both Martha and Mary, Paul and Peter, Jonah and the Ninevites…

This feast was established in memory of the Christian naval victory over the Turks (at Lepanto 1571). Our Lady is daily honoured in the Rosary, which invites us to meditate the mysteries of the life, death and resurrection of Christ her son.

Our gospel allows us a rare glimpse into the inner prayer of Jesus. The Evangelists, especially Luke, often mention the observable fact that Jesus prayed, but seldom indicate what he prayed about…

The people of Chorazin and Bethsaida did not appreciate the significance of Jesus among them. They were indifferent to his healing ministry, and were not inclined to take him seriously…

“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few.”We are challenged to do at least something to promote God’s compassion and justice in our world…

See that you do not despise one of these little ones, ftheir angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.

ust as hatred was a standard Samaritan response to Jews, so the disciples’ anger was a standard Jewish response to Samaritans…