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

  • Second Sunday of Easter
    When did the Resurrection happen?  That’s not too hard – on Easter Sunday! But if I wanted to be irritatingly pedantic and ask: “Yes, but exactly when, please be more precise?” – then there isn’t a clear answer. We don’t know. But we also can recognize that it doesn’t really matter. The reality of the Resurrection isn’t tied to exactly when it happened. Its significance doesn’t lie in us being able to say exactly when, or even how, it happened.  Today’s story about Thomas takes us further into the mystery of the Resurrection and what it means for us (John… Read more: Second Sunday of Easter

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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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