In the weekdays of the Christmas season, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20: 2-8) in which Mary of Magdala, distressed after realising Jesus is no longer in the tomb, runs to the Simon-Peter and the disciple Jesus loved, saying ‘they have taken the Lord out of the tomb and we [...]
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 Luke (1: 67-79) in which John’s father, Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit praises God and foretells, ‘And you, little child, you shall be called prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for him…’Fr Paul continues to [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 57-66) in which Elizabeth gives birth to a son and her husband, Zechariah, confirms the boy is to be named John.Fr Paul continues to read from the ‘Heart of the Disciple’* resource for our daily reflections which asks us to consider the following:John the [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 46-55) in which Mary exclaims the Magnificat in response to Elizabeth’s greeting and in praise of God.Fr Paul continues to read from the ‘Heart of the Disciple’* resource for our daily reflections which asks us to consider the following:Mary lived out her identity as a Christian [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 39-45) in which Mary visits her pregnant cousin Elizabeth at her home in Judea.Fr Paul continues to read from the ‘Heart of the Disciple’* resource for our daily reflections which asks us to consider the following:A word or a poem, a lyric or a [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) in which the angel Gabriel visits Mary, who trusts the Holy Spirit and accepts the angel’s message. Fr Paul continues to read from the ‘Heart of the Disciple’* resource for our daily reflections which asks us to consider the following: In the person [...]
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 5-25) in which the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, is foretold. Fr Paul continues to read from the ‘Heart of the Disciple’* resource for our daily reflections which asks us to consider the following: God has but one [...]
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