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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

  • Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
    So what actually happened on that evening when Jesus and his friends shared their last meal together? Paul spells it out pretty clearly (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Jesus took the bread and wine, which are traditional elements of a Passover meal, and used them in a completely different way. He turned them into a new reality that linked the human and divine in a way that cannot be broken. The gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke have pretty much identical accounts of this meal.  But John doesn’t (John 13:1-15). It’s not that John ignores the Eucharist, not at all. But he… Read more: Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

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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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