Gospel Reflection
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Choose life that you may live
Like the Israelites in the midst of the desert, we are called to choose between life and death. What does
Confronting our demons
How can we find life from Scripture’s words of condemnation? How are we supposed to take divine threats seriously? Readings: James
But who do you say that I am?
Christ poses a demanding question to his disciples in today's Gospel, the answer to which defines the identity of every
Our Surroundings
Scripture invites us to consider how Solomon’s surroundings led to his downfall. We can learn from this episode by being
Death: a place of truth and mercy
King David is the perfect example of a person forgiven by God who has started a new life having received
Put the lamp on the lamp stand
Jesus tells us a lamp is to be put on the lampstand. Let us imitate Bl. Lataste who saw the
Contemplating the Cross amidst the crowd
Jesus told his disciples to “have a boat ready for him because of the crowd”. That boat is a symbol
Death, where is thy victory? Death, where is thy sting?
We may be tempted to think in more morbid moments that death has the final say on life. Against this,
The “explosion” of the Kingdom
Jesus gives us the good news of the Kingdom where everybody is summoned, regardless of one’s capacities. The time of
Refuge and Prayer in Advent
Advent is often one of the busiest times of the year for everyone. In this sermon Br. Matthew considers private
Learning the language of the Kingdom
Whilst living in exile as a senior official of king Darius, Daniel remains in the service of another king, the
The Kingdom within the Soul
The Gospel prompts us to consider the kingdom of God as one of the many invisible forces existing within the