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
- Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeThis week we hear Jesus giving three accounts of the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 13:24-43), following another that we heard last week. The Jews had a very mixed experience of kingdoms. In their tradition there were a few good kings, notably David and Solomon, and a lot of bad ones. Even the good ones got very mixed reviews, as we hear in the less savory stories about David. At the time of Jesus there were people who wanted to bring back independent rulers so Israel would have its own king, but they were a minority – a minority which led… Read more: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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
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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…