When Jesus received the news of John the Baptist’s death he withdrew by boat to a lonely place where they could be by themselves. But the people heard of this and, leaving the towns, went after him on foot. So as he stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them … Continue reading 18th Sunday in ordinary Time – Year A
Jesus said to the crowds, 'The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field.'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he … Continue reading 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – year A
Pray for others; challenge them to live a life of commitment, truth and goodness and be witnesses to this ourselves.
Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside, but such crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat there. The people all stood on the beach, and he told them many things in parables.He said, 'Imagine a sower going out to sow. As he sowed, some seeds fell on the … Continue reading Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Today, Jesus calls to us "come to me". An invitation to a life of Christian discipleship lifts, rather than imposes, a burden. It enables us to know and love God and call him "Father".