The Triumph of the Cross

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Triumph of the Cross. When we think of the Cross of Christ we can often think of suffering but there is also a strong tradition of the cross as a symbol of…

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Carrying the Cross and living the Christian life

Today’s readings at Mass focus on the theme of discipleship. The Word of God puts before us the challenge of taking up the Cross as a condition of living the Christian life as a follower of Jesus. In the Gospel…

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Reflection – ‘Do not be afraid’

The Gospel story of Jesus walking on the water encourages us not to be afraid to place all our faith and trust in the Lord. Peter and the disciples got into the boat to cross to the other side of the lake….

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Recognising Jesus at the breaking of bread

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi – the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ and the summit of the Church’s life. It is a call for us to bring the Eucharist to life in our…

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Pentecost – ‘Come Holy Spirit’

“Fifty days after his Resurrection, the Lord sent the Holy Spirit down from Heaven upon his disciples. The age of Church began! On Pentecost the Holy Spirit transformed fearful apostles into courageous witnesses to Christ. In a very short time,…

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