by maureen | Jan 19, 2024 | Gospel Explained
LOOK HARD AT OURSELVES TO SEE IF WE IDENTIFY WITH CHRIST In today’s Gospel (Jn 1:35-42), Jesus is encouraging us to take a hard look at our own lives, and to see if we understand our true purpose in this world. Am I fulfilling my vocation? Do I understand that my body...
by maureen | Dec 11, 2023 | Gospel Explained
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not to be confused with the conception of Jesus in the womb of Mary, at her Annunciation. The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, refers to Mary’s own moment of...
by maureen | Nov 27, 2023 | Gospel Explained
KING OF THE HEART, SOUL, BODY AND THE UNIVERSE Christ is King of the Universe and today we focus on His Authority. He is the visible image of the invisible God, who created and controls the sun, moon, stars, seasons and climate. Many deny this, but it will become very...
by maureen | Nov 22, 2023 | Gospel Explained
WILL I BE FOUND WORTHY TO ENTER HEAVEN? 2023 Jesus is warning us to ensure that our hearts and souls are full of divine grace and repentance, when He eventually comes to call us out of this world. In today’s Gospel (Matt 25:1-13) the empty and full flasks cleverly...
by maureen | Nov 22, 2023 | Gospel Explained
PRIESTS ARE NOT TO SET A POOR EXAMPLE Jesus is warning myself and all Priests to practice what we preach (Matt 23:1-12) and to understand that we belong to Him. We are not to be hypocrites. We do not belong to ourselves, but solely to God, who is the real Father. We...