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
- Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary TimeThey got what they deserved is a satisfying way to bring something to closure. If he or she got what they deserved – their comeuppance, or some appropriate reward, then that means things turned out as they should, we’re good with that. On the other hand if you didn’t get what you deserved then that’s certainly good reason to complain. This sense of right and wrong: what we deserve, what’s due to us, what’s mine by right – that’s something that runs very deep in us. The big problem however is that God doesn’t see things that way. Paul points… Read more: Eleventh 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…