Today Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 33-44) in which Jesus, using a few loaves and a couple of fish, feeds a large crowd – all ate, all were satisfied. Fr Paul says this story can be read on several levels. It is a foretaste of the Eucharist, the [...]
Today Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (4: 12-17,23-25) in which Jesus left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum after hearing that John had been arrested. Fr Paul says this is the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry. The first thing Matthew does is introduce us to Galilee, characteristically quoting [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (24: 13-35) in which two disciples encounter the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus but fail to recognise him. Fr Paul says, this beautiful and delicate story is a story of the journey to faith in the Risen Christ.The two disciples start off deep [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20: 11-18) in which Mary Magdalene encounters Jesus near the empty tomb but does not, at first, recognise him.Fr Paul says, again, this is a scene of hesitation and partial recognition. One wonders if this hesitation is stressed in order to emphasise how far beyond all [...]
As we begin the weekdays of the Christmas season, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 17-22) in which Jesus warns his disciples to beware of men ‘who will hand you over to the Sanhedrin and scourge you in their synagogues’. After reading the Gospel, Fr Paul will share a little [...]
Mindful that some people are unable to attend Mass in person this Christmas, Fr Paul has recorded this Mass so everyone can still feel part of, and connected to, the celebrations at this special time of year. To spread the peace, joy and gratitude that is the true spirit of Christmas, please feel free [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (23: 23-26) in which Jesus takes the Scribes and Pharisees to task over neglecting weightier matters of the law—justice, mercy and good faith. Fr Paul says, today, we hear Jesus criticise the Scribes and Pharisees, basically, because they have become obsessed with every little detail, and they [...]
Fr Paul Gooley returns and reads from the Gospel of Matthew (8: 23-27) in which the disciples urge Jesus to save them when a fierce storm threatens to overturn the boat in which they travel. Afterwards, Fr Paul shares a little about the life of St Irenaeus whose memorial we celebrate today.Irenaeus was born [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 7-13) in which Jesus tells his disciples to go and proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven in various towns saying ‘As you enter a home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it’. After reading the Gospel, Fr [...]