March 18, Man Born Blind — Some Thoughts
In today’s Gospel Story Jesus heals the man born blind. In the much longer version of the Story, Jesus says “I am the light of the world”. And then, “Jesus…
22 January, 2023, 3rd Ordinary Sunday
In today’s Gospel Story we hear yet again, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand”. And in the Psalm we say, “The Lord is my light and salvation”.…
Coronavirus and Good Friday
On Good Friday we recall the sufferings and death of Jesus, while knowing full well that we will celebrate the Resurrection on Sunday. We believe Jesus died to the life…
Some thoughts on Holy Family Sunday 2017
These are some random thoughts on what the Gospel Story for the Feast of the Hoy Family says to me as I have been pondering it in the setting of…
Random thoughts, December 2016
Recently I was asked to join the board of an international organization dedicated to church reform. This has caused, or at least provided an opportunity for, some introspection on my…
Jesus and Peter on the Water – Some Thoughts
In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 14:22-33) Jesus invites Peter to leave the safety of the boat in rough seas and walk to him on the water. As Peter does so,…
18 June, Thoughts on Corpus Christi
In today’s Story for Corpus Christi (John 6:51-58) Jesus says, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within…
Thoughts on Holy Week Liturgies
During the liturgies of Holy Week with their appropriate emphasis on ceremonies, and hearing the arguments about liturgical purity, the Tridentine Mass, whether women’s feet should be washed on…
Easter Thoughts 2014
Jesus’ Resurrection is so great and profound that there are any number of ways to hear it speaking to us in our lives now, and not just offering hope for…
23 March 2014, Woman at the Well
In today’s Gospel Story (John 4:5-52) Jesus meets the Samaritan Woman at the well. According to Jewish religious law at the time, Jews were forbidden to have any contact with…