Fifth Sunday of Lent
Gospel reading: John 8:1-11 On the Easter Candle we write the Greek letters ‘Alpha’ and ‘Omega’ - the first and the
Fifth Sunday of Lent
At some point all of us have to face death in some form: the loss of a loved one, a
Dominican Chant During Lent
Our brother Innocent Smith, O.P., of the St. Joseph Province, has prepared a thoughtful and reflective presentation about our Order's
‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
Today we begin a series of posts on the seven 'last words' of Christ. The last words of dying people
The Gift of Life
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr David McLean suggests a way in which we can imitate Christ in his raising of
Lent Week 4: Saturday
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 7; John 7:40-53 In contemporary Western society many people are simply ignorant of the message of Christianity:
Lent Week 4: Friday
Todays readings: Wis 2:1a, 12-22;Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 One of the most memorable scenes from
Lent Week 4: Thursday
Today's readings: Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 105(106); John 5:31-47The words of the covenant echo through the Scriptures - 'you will be
Lent Week 4: Wednesday
Today’s readings: Isaiah 49:8-15; Psalm 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; John 5:17-30 “My Father is at work until now, so I am
Lent Week 4: Tuesday
Today's readings: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; Psalm 64; John 5:1-16 In the Church's liturgy, Ezekiel's vision of the temple with the stream
Lent Week 4: Monday
John 4: 43-54: From Faithless Familiarity to Fervent Faith Today’s gospel documents an interesting range and also shift in opinions and
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Today's readings: 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13; Psalm 22; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Saint John, throughout his gospel, makes great use of the