- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneOne must feel for our young people living in today’s world where “individual rights” trump communal responsibility; “victims” who claim justice/empathy when they are in fact the perpetrator of some...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneIn this weeks Gospel, Jesus sends forth the 72 Disciples on a mission, telling them to take no purse or sandals, and to remain so focused that they don’t even...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneAs the time drew near for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus travelled to Jerusalem. They went to a Samaritan village, but the people would not allow him...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneToday’s Gospel invites the audience into Jesus’ mission and ministry. Jesus ‘made the crowds welcome’ even when he was tired and seeking solace. Jesus spent time talking to the crowd...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThe readings of today declare the feast of Trinity to us in an outburst of joy and delight. We hear the voice of Wisdom, God’s first gift to the world:...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneWhen I think about Pentecost, the story that I know by heart is from the Acts of the Apostles - where the disciples, gathered together, hear a sound like rushing...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThe Gospel of Luke recounts the ascension of Jesus stating that “he withdrew” from his disciples and “was carried up into heaven” (Luke 24: 52). Mark goes into slightly more...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThis week we hear Jesus lay down a challenge to us. It is a very direct message that if someone is claiming that they love Jesus and follow him, they...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneMost of us have had the experience of sharing a last meal or saying a last goodbye before a heart sickening parting. Tearful farewells at the airport as loved ones...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneIn this short passage from the gospel of John, Jesus is responding to a question posed by a group of Jewish religious leaders who wanted him to speak plainly and...
Weekly Reflections
Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane