The story is told of a number of farm laborers on the Yorkshire dales, tending sheep flocks as Sunset approached. The barking of a faraway dog suddenly broke the quiet […]

All three readings from this Sunday have to do with the temple in Jerusalem. The temple was the central religious symbol and place for first century Jews; it was the […]

Jesus compares himself today to the voice of the Shepherd. What is it about a voice that affects us in such a unique way? There is big difference between reading […]

This story has been called the sunset road that turned to dawn. It’s one of the most genuine and realistic stories in the world. A lot of meaningful messages for […]

One of the highlights of a visit to the Holy Land is visiting Mt. Tabor the place of the transfiguration. It is a stunning place and while up there, you […]

Many of us would agree that life is an uphill battle.  When we hear about the difficulties and problems that others go through, we feel ashamed when we consider our […]

The Gospel today is taken from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is the new Moses going up on a mountain and giving a new law. “You’ve heard it said, […]

At the commencement of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus compares his disciples to 3 things, salt, light and a city built on a hilltop. All three exist not for […]

Many people today when they read this story would immediately dismiss these two people, Simeon and Anna, as Holy Joes; but if we have an open mind to the word […]

The story of the Magi told in today’s Gospel is a summary of the principal dynamics of the spiritual life. What are the lessons we can learn from this story? […]