Jesus never performed miracles, or “signs” as they are described in the Gospel of John, for the sake of it. They always resulted from, and strengthened peoples’ faith. Take, for example, Mary’s faith in her son at Cana, the centurion’s faith that Jesus could heal his daughter without entering under his roof, the woman who … Continue reading Glory
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The opening sentences of today’s Gospel reveal a particular cultural and religious understanding of the time - that circumstances such as disability (in this case, blindness) were seen as punishments from God for sin. At the end, the excuse of sin is used by the Pharisees to reject his courageous witness and expel him from … Continue reading Dignity
Social media has changed the way we engage with others and the world. It has the power to connect people in many good ways. It can shed light on important issues with a global audience and give individuals a voice. It provided support for many during COVID lockdowns. Yet we are also learning of its … Continue reading Thirst
The Transfiguration gives Peter, James and John a moment of hope. Having accompanied Jesus for some time, with all the interest and opposition that came with Jesus’ mission, they get a glimpse of who he really is. The three disciples seem to move through emotions of disbelief, fear, awe and reassurance. The moment passes as … Continue reading Hope
All of us struggle with temptation from time to time. Sometimes we are more vulnerable to temptation than others. People can try to exploit that vulnerability for their own gain – how quickly in recent years have our favourite sporting events become awash with betting advertising, for example? Today’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus, being … Continue reading Temptation
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