The events that took place in the passage we have heard from Matthew’s Gospel are part of the week that Jesus spent with the disciples in Jerusalem after his…
The passage of Scripture that we have for today from Matthew’s Gospel relates to us one of the encounters that Jesus had with the Pharisees during the week leading…
Throughout recorded history, people of faith have ever been reminded by their leaders to reflect on how their lives have been blessed. Hardships and suffering are difficult times to live…
A few years ago, I picked up a book while on a silent retreat. It’s entitled The Sacred Art of Listening. The author is Kay Lindahl, founder of The…
In the passage from Philippians, Paul encourages the people in the church to ever keep before them what was in the mind of Jesus Christ. The greatest temptation we…
When I thought about today’s lesson from Matthew, I recalled one of my own experiences as a day labourer. I didn’t stand in the marketplace or on a street…
I find it quite interesting how often people dismiss the Old Testament as simply an ancient history – one more full of violence and vengeance. But the Old Testament holds…
Are we aware of the power that our words and actions can have on the lives of other people? Have we ever found ourselves saying to someone: “I will…