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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

  • Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
    This week Matthew continues his account of how Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 13:44-52). But these descriptions are a rather different. Those we heard previously were like a country, a perfect place, a garden mirroring the garden at the moment of creation. Now we have buried treasure, pearls (hidden inside oysters), fishing nets.  These metaphors are no longer of something outside us, something given, a place where we might find ourselves, or not. Now this kingdom involves action – our action – seeking, sorting, finding. Once Jesus has pointed out just how different God’s kingdom is from all… Read more: Seventeenth 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

  • 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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