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13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C , 26TH JUNE

The first reading (1 Kings 19.16-21) is dramatic and strong in action. Elisha takes up the mantle of prophet from Elijah when the cloak is thrown on Elisha. To show a complete break away from his way of life, Elisha gives away everything that is his, even his birthright of land and property – even […]

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Corpus Christi, Year C, 19th June

From FR MICHAEL Corpus Christi is an occasion for us to celebrate the sacrament of the Eucharist. It should also be an occasion when we enter into the symbolism of this great sacrament, letting it teach us deep lessons about life, our relationship with God and with one another. St Luke’s account of the miraculous […]

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Trinity Sunday, Year C, 12th June 2022

From FR MICHAEL The following prayer was found on the body of a young soldier, killed in action during World War I. Belief in God Look God, I’ve never spoken to you before but now I just want to say ‘hello’. They told me you didn’t exist and like a fool I believed them. But […]

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