Category: Homily

Matthew 11.16-19   Jesus contrasts peoples’ attitude to John the Baptist and attitude to himself.  

Feast of St. Fergal / Virgilius from Co. Meath who became Bishop of Salzburg, Austria (c. 774) A noted mathematician and astronomer who believed the world was round. St. Luke c.21.  Jesus said “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away”    

Father Emmett invites us to explore the differences between ‘real’ Christian behaivour and ‘fake’ Christian behaviour. The King of the Universe, Jesus Christ, will judge me on the ‘real’ love I have demonstrated. Model yourself on Jesus. This week, reach out to someone, with your love, with the love of Jesus, present in you.

Father Padraig assuers us that life will never be conquered by death. Jesus will always have the last word.   Photo Credit: AFP/Getty

God said “My Temple will be called a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a den of thieves”!”

Father Padraig explains that the third servant can be viewed as a ‘whistleblower’ who did not want to be drawn into a life of criminality. He suffered for his honesty. But his action was right and he will be rewarded by his ultimate master, God.

Father Emmett explains that all of us are called to be a shining light, a beacon of Hope, in the world, no matter what ‘stained glass’ colour of light  we individually transmit. He asks us to pray for the a beatitude, a gift from God that will help us to lead a truly happy life,… Continue reading Readings And Homily: 31st October 2020

Jesus did not hesitate to cure sick people on the Sabbath, knowing he was being judged by the self-righteous Pharisees and lawyers. We should be slow to judge others.

Readings and Homily: 24th October 2020 Father John Delany tells us a wee bit about himself. He also explains that a person who lives according to a multitude of prescribed rules, for the sake of the rules, themselves, is in danger losing touch with the purpose and the meaning of the rules. Father John finishes… Continue reading Readings and Homily: 24th October 2020

Bear with one another in complete charity. Become aware of the good way of life, how life should be lived, for you are all members of the one body, one spirit, and you are never truly alone.