Lent

Today we begin a series of posts on the seven 'last words' of Christ. The last words of dying people

Our brother Innocent Smith, O.P., of the St. Joseph Province, has prepared a thoughtful and reflective presentation about our Order's

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:

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

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

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

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

John 4: 43-54: From Faithless Familiarity to Fervent Faith Today’s gospel documents an interesting range and also shift in opinions and

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

Today's readings: Hosea 14:2-10; Psalm 80; Mark 12:28-34 ‘Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him

Todays readings: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 11:14-23 The prophet Jeremiah paints a bleak and gloomy picture of a

 Today's readings: Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9; Psalm 147: Matthew 5:17-19Our Lenten penances can be a great source of spiritual strength to us,