Welcome

This site is intended for those who wish to deepen their Christian faith within the Roman Catholic tradition. It may also be of interest to those outside that tradition who want to learn a little more about it. 

Reflections

I produce a reflection on the Readings for Mass each week (with occasional pauses)

Most recent

  • Fourth Sunday of Advent
    Yes Christmas is about a baby – and at last, on our fourth Sunday of Advent we finally get to the baby (Lk 1:39-45). In fact not just one baby but two. And perhaps almost more importantly, for this moment, two mothers.  Mary and Elizabeth couldn’t really be more different. Elizabeth is much older, past child-bearing age – perhaps 45. Mary is young, far too young to be married by the standards of our time, and yet to be married even in her time – so maybe 13. Elizabeth was from the priestly family of Aaron and her husband was… Read more: Fourth Sunday of Advent

If you wish to receive these weekly reflections via email you may subscribe here. 

Study materials

Intended for groups or for self study. These were developed for use in RCIA and other adult education classes in a parish. 

These materials can be downloaded as ebooks or as PDF files (coming). 

The Roman Catholic tradition is very diverse. This material is founded on both a scriptural and a historical foundation. The author makes no claim to any special authority. Some have found this material helpful and it is offered in the hope that you may also find it so. 

Announcements

  • Lent 2023

    Dear friends, As we enter another Lent I’ve decided this is the time for me to take another pause in writing a weekly reflection. The longer I do it the more convinced I am that it is a great benefit for me, as well as a privilege that you feel they are worth reading. However…

Share on Whatsapp