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Two-Minute Homily by Fr Lucius Edomobi for the First Sunday of Advent 2023. "Let us not allow this special grace that Advent brings to pass us by." The post First Sunday of Advent – Two-Minute Homily: Fr Lucius Edomobi appeared first on Archdiocese…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Fowles for the Feast of Christ the King 2023. "When we serve others, we serve Christ our King. In serving Christ in our neighbours, we draw others into God's reign of love." The post Feast of Christ the King – Two-Minute…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Isaac Falzon for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "Our life is a path of learning to wake up and be present to the now." The post Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Two-Minute Homily: Fr Isaac Falzon appeared…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Enoch Iheme for the Third Sunday of Lent 2023. "Our Lenten observances of fasting, prayer and alms giving should be our way of bearing in our body and soul the message of salvation for all of humanity." The post Third Sunday…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Regimon Gervasis for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "Today the door of salvation is wide open in Christ. Anyone, anywhere, anytime can go in that door and find true freedom and eternal life." The post Thirty-Second…

In the final episode of this series "The Words that Make the World", Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks into the New Testament as a way to read the Old Testament. The encounter with the Risen Christ gives new eyes to the Old Testament. Episode 7 – How the…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Saldie Resolado OSA for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "Humility is a willingness to share the gifts we have been given, not out of motivation for oneself, but for the common good of all people." The post Thirty-First…

In the sixth episode of this series "The Words that Make the World", Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks into how the gospel of John brings us into a different world, providing a different interpretation of Jesus. Episode 6 – John provides a unique gospel…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jason Middleton for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "God is inviting us to share in the fullness of life, of purpose, and fulfilment in the love that God showers upon us." The post Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time…

In the fifth episode of this series "The Words that Make the World", Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks into how Luke becomes one of history's most influential authors with his gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Episode 5 – Luke becomes one of the most…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Dillon for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "God is in control, not human beings. We don't need to try and manipulate God or others. If we are faithful to God, and work within our field of expertise and authority,…

In the fourth episode of this series "The Words that Make the World", Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks into Matthew and Luke's depiction of the gospels. Episode 4 – Matthew and Luke's depiction of the gospels – is available here: Subscribe to our podcast…

Two-Minute Reflection by Elizabeth Harrington for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "We too are invited to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We just need to accept the invitation as well as show our gratitude by doing our bit and putting on a…

In the third episode of this series "The Words that Make the World", Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks into how the gospels take shape through Mark as the early Church moves to story. Episode 3 – How the gospels take shape through Mark – is available here:…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Gerard Lai for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "May we continue to look for ways to refine our lives and accept the voice of God's son, Jesus. By conforming ourselves to Jesus Christ, who is the cornerstone."…

In the second episode of this series "The Words that Make the World", Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks into Paul's letters as the earliest writings in the New Testament. Episode 2 – St Paul's path from preacher to author – is available here: Subscribe…

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Peter Pellicaan for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "We may call ourselves Catholic. We may say all the responses in the liturgy. But do we do the will of God?" The post Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time -…

In the first episode of this series, Archbishop Mark Coleridge examines the origins of the first texts that would form the New Testament any why Christianity moved to texts after years of oral storytelling following the Resurrection of Christ. Episode…

Two-Minute Reflection by Paul Jensen for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "Where in your life do you think things are unfair? Do you know the facts? Are you unfairly attributing negative intent to others?" The post Twenty-Fifth Sunday…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Leo Burke for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "I think it's true to say two of the hardest things to say in the world is number one, I'm sorry and number two, I forgive you." The post Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary…