The Baptism of Jesus – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.” Luke 3, 15-16, 21-22 Just a few weeks ago, leaders from around the world […]
Epiphany – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem. “Where is the infant king of the Jews?”, they asked. We saw his star at its rising and […]
The Holy Family – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc Three days later, they found him in the Temple, sitting among the doctors, listening to them, and asking them questions…His parents were overcome when they […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice, saying: […]
Second Sunday in Advent – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished.” Philippians 1, 4-6, 8-11 John […]
First Sunday of Advent – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Watch for this: The time is coming”—GOD’s Decree—”when I will keep the promise I made to the families of Israel and Judah. When that time […]
The Feast of Christ the King – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “So you are a king then?” said Pilate. “It is you who say it” answered Jesus. “Yes, I am a king. I was born for […]
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, […]
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the market-places, seats of honour in synagogues and places […]
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Readings
by Br Julian McDonald cfc “Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your […]