Next Sunday the Feast of Christ the King is the last Sunday of the church's year. And so

Well Jesus got angry” How many times have people used that argument to justify

As a teenager I must have had a fundamental desire to help people. I was not a saint,

Prayer/Contemplation

"Prayer is a raising up of the mind and heart to God." It helps us to know Him, Love Him and serve Him. Simply put spending time in the presence of someone who loves you, not asking.

Many of us have had good lives and we thank God for that. But let us continue to thank him by helping others. If you have been...

We are servants, servants of God and each other. The greater my awareness of this role for myself,the happier I will be. When I know my position, just get on with living...

As I was saying last week, "Praise God by raising the poor." carrying on the same theme this week between rich and poor, the rich man and Lazarus. Let's be clear, money is good and can help a million situations. But, I think Jesus is referring to the fact that love of money can sometimes blind us to the needs of others. 

Today's gospel is difficult to understand, but taken with the first reading Jesus is literally on the side of the poor. When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. I have said it before and I will say it again. Every home/house should have a crucifix in the living room. Pride of place for all to see. But more importantly for the residents to see, especially children.