Feast of the Epiphany – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judah territory – this was during Herod’s kingship. – a band of magi (scholars) arrived in Jerusalem from the […]
Feast of the Holy Family – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Behold, this child is destined to mark the failure and recovery of many in Israel, to be a figure who will be misunderstood and contradicted…” […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Birth of Jesus – a reflection on the readings for those days
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you…Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. Behold, you shall conceive in […]
Third Sunday of Advent – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc There was a man named John sent by God, who came as a witness to testify to the light, so that through him all might […]
Second Sunday of Advent – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “A voice cries out: ‘In the desert prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley […]
First Sunday of Advent – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Be constantly on the watch! Stay awake! You do not know when the appointed time will come. It is like a man travelling abroad. He […]
Solemnity of Christ the King – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “When he finally arrives, blazing in beauty and all his angels with him, the Son of Man will take his place on his glorious throne. […]
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc A good woman…is quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor…When she speaks, she has something worthwhile to say, and she […]
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “The reign of God can be likened to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to welcome the groom. Five of them were […]
Feast of All Saints – a Reflection on the Sunday Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or tell lies about you to discredit me. What it means is […]