John

Dear Friends, ‘It is not good that man should be alone’. We all have a network of relationships that form an essential element of our lives. They give us identity and purpose. The marriage relationship is an important part of this network. For Christians marriage is not based on convenience or a passing infatuation. It involves an unqualified commitment which reflects the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 03.10.21

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel  and  the 1st reading highlight the dangers of any kind of exclusivity (an ‘us’ and ‘them’ attitude) on the part of believers. God’s power and God’s gifts are always greater than any limits we may try to impose on them. The presence and the action of the Holy Spirit know no boundaries. The next session of the Journey in Faith … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.09.21

Dear Friends, Today’s readings are about how deeply our faith affects our lives and actions. St James states bluntly that jealousy, ambition and in-fighting have no place in a Christian community. They even existed among the Apostles. They failed to see who Jesus was; they were too busy arguing about who was the greatest! Jesus uses a child as an example of those who have no … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 19.09.21

Dear Friends, ‘Who is this man?’ people asked each other.  Some saw him as a rebel, a troublemaker, even as one possessed by the devil. Others saw him as a prophet. Peter says that Jesus is the Christ, the liberator who would save the nation. But what kind of liberation? When Jesus discloses that his destiny will lead him to the cross Peter cannot understand or accept … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.09.21