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

  • First Sunday of Advent
    As we enter into another church year we are reminded once again that God’s decisive involvement with our world starts with a baby. This may seem a huge leap from last week when we were celebrating how Jesus was king of the whole universe. But really it isn’t. Whether we think about kings or babies the same point is true – the God we believe in, the Father who revealed himself to us in his fullness in Jesus, doesn’t operate in terms of the type of control that we humans seek.  This is true not only if we think in… Read more: First Sunday of Advent

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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…

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