Growing up, Christmas lunch was spent at my Aunt Eil’s place. Once there, we would all begin the annual game of sardines to see how many people can physically fit...

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks a simple question of his disciples – “Who do you say I am?” All of us live with an eye towards what other people...

We live in a world that, for one reason or another, is often very noisy. That noise can be the buzz of life as it is happening around us or...

In January 1974, I arrived in pre-cyclone Tracey Darwin having migrated from Papua New Guinea with my family. As a 9 year old, I quickly internalised the Anglo Australian community’s...

Today we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, the Mother of Jesus into heaven. We celebrate her extraordinary life, not for its fame or riches but for her prominence and abundance...

Today’s gospel is part of a collection of teachings Jesus is sharing with a gathered crowd. It follows the infamous Beatitudes, as well as his teachings on fulfilling the law,...

This week’s Gospel is one I have heard so many, many times before: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand. You might say that this is one of the beloved Gospel stories...

In last week’s Gospel, Jesus calls upon the Twelve and sends them out two by two with virtually nothing to conduct their mission. This would have been tiring and challenging...

The second Sunday in July is when we come together across the globe to celebrate Sea Sunday. Seafarers play a critical role in our daily lives, most often unrealised and...

On Jesus’ return to his hometown he taught in the synagogue. The local people were amazed by his wise teachings. They asked each other, “isn’t this the carpenter, Mary’s son?”...