Jesus doesn’t beat about the bush but gives us quite a strong message in this Sunday’s parable of the darnel and the wheat, especially with the image of the blazing furnace. At the same time, He has given us the power through His Spirit and Word to work with Him to begin to transform that […]

In this Sunday’s parable, the Lord presents us with a wonderful metaphor for the human heart by comparing it with garden or a field. How much time will you spend this week in your garden or field? Will you ensure it remains watered, weeded and tended with extra loving care? Or might you forget about […]

“Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart”. Many of us were raised in an era when the emphasis was on guilt, harsh penances and moral strictures that made little allowance for human weakness and the inherent complications of life in the modern world. Thankfully, we have been blessed with a Pope […]

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says Christian discipleship is the greatest of all callings. In fact, it is the greatest calling in the history of the world! It’s not just the calling of the prophets and Apostles. It’s our calling too. How much priority do we give it in our lives?                       Subscribe at the bottom of […]