The first Mass, the original Mass, the one which Jesus himself offered, took a whole day to say: from sunset on Holy Thursday to sunset...

“Increase our faith” is the prayer of those who have judged themselves.  And as soon as we realise that self-judgment is in view, our...

The rich man didn’t go to Hades because Lazarus suffered; he went to Hades because he knew Lazarus and his suffering, but did nothing...

You’ll be pleased to know there’s no character in the Lord’s parable worth imitating just as they are.  We have to take the best...

Jesus’ words to Nicodemus are crucial because they show us how to read his earthly life and death.  They’re like lenses which we put on...

Our parish has no invitation-only social events. So, we can say that we are adhering to what the Lord tells us: people living in all...

It’s wonderful to be back home and to be with you.  I’ve missed you all.  In July, I had a really nice, restful holiday with our Sydney...

The year is 1215, and the city of Rome is all abuzz.  1215 wasn’t a jubilee year like this one, but there was a celebration of sorts...

Why on earth would anyone start believing in the resurrection of Jesus?  Why would anyone take the apostles at their word, when they say...

In a dark and damp castle, locked away for the capital crime of treason, there is a prisoner bent over his little desk.  He’s been there...

Taking up St John’s chronology, the paschal descent of the Holy Spirit first happens on Easter Sunday.  For John, the resurrection,...

When exactly did the ascension happen?  When did the Son of God rejoin his Father in heaven? The Church in her liturgy makes good use of...

St Augustine sure knew what peace looked like.  He was raised with Christian values by his mother, St Monica, but schooled with...