Luke 5:1-11 Jesus was standing one day by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the crowd pressing round him listening to the word of God, when he caught sight of two boats close to the bank. The fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats - … Continue reading Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time – Year C
First Sunday of Lent – Year C
Luke 4:1-13 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days. During that time he ate nothing and at the end he was hungry. Then the devil said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, … Continue reading First Sunday of Lent – Year C
Second Sunday Lent – Year C
Luke 9:28-36 (The Transfiguration) Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up the mountain to pray. As he prayed, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became brilliant as lightning. Suddenly there were two men there talking to him; they were Moses and Elijah appearing in glory, and … Continue reading Second Sunday Lent – Year C
Prayer for Archbishop Anthony Fisher
Prayers are requested for Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, who fell ill shortly before Christmas. The Archbishop has subsequently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an auto-immune condition that causes the immune system to attack the body’s nerves, causing muscle weakness and possible paralysis. Archbishop Anthony's condition is one that will require some time for recovery. Chris … Continue reading Prayer for Archbishop Anthony Fisher
4th Sunday Ordinary Time-Year C
Luke 4:21-30 Jesus began to speak in the synagogue, 'This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen'. And he won the approval of all and they were astonished by the gracious words that came from his lips. They said, 'This is Joseph's son, surely?' But he replied, 'No doubt you will quote me … Continue reading 4th Sunday Ordinary Time-Year C