St Matthew 5: 20-26 In the culture of Jesus’s day adultery was regarded as an attack of a man on another, as he cannot protect his wife. In the culture also it affected the man’s extended family and the adulterer’s and adulteress’s family. So, basically familial feuds could last for years (like Serbs/Croats). “You must … [Read more…]
Memorial of St Barnabas St Barnabas was born as Joseph, a Cypriot Jew and Levite. In the Acts of the Apostles we read of him selling his property and giving the monies to the Church in Jerusalem. The Apostles then renamed him Barnabas which means “son of encouragement.” After St Paul’s conversion on the road … [Read more…]
What is the difference between a Solemnity, Feast and Memorial Solemnities are the celebrations of the greatest importance in the Church’s Liturgical calendar. Each Solemnity begins on the previous evening with Evening prayer of the Church and some of the Solemnities have their own Vigil Mass. Both the Gloria and the Creed are recited on … [Read more…]
Matthew 5: 20-26 Jesus has previously stated that he did not come to abolish the law and prophets (Jewish terminology for Scripture). They are permanent and have an eternal validity. The teachings of Jesus are not simply a re-statement but a bringing of them to their intended divinely goal, as they all point to him. … [Read more…]
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen(1895-1979) “The refusal to take sides on great moral issues is itself a decision. It is a silent acquiescence to evil. The tragedy of our time is that those who still believe in honesty lack fire and conviction while those who believe in dishonesty are full of passionate conviction”
First Book of the Kings 18: 20-39 The name Elijah means “The Lord is my God”. In this reading today, Elijah the true prophet, shows the people of Israel that the Lord their God is indeed the only God. Israel had been very much influenced by Jezebel who worshipped Baal. Jezebel was the wife of … [Read more…]
Feast of St Columba Today is the Feast of St Columba or Colmcille as known in Ireland. His name means “Dove” the same as Jonah in Hebrew. He was born in Gartan, County Donegal in 521. He became a monk at Clonard in County Meath and studied at Glasnevin Monastery in County Dublin. St Columba … [Read more…]
East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau This organisation is working from home but still available to support local residents. Some useful numbers: Mon-Fri (9.30am- 3pm or as specified) Housing: Angela 07395941203 Debt: Julie 07901607309 (Mon-Thurs only) Benefits: Aileen 07395935914 (Mon-Thurs only) Universal Credit: John 07388628543 NHS Patient Advice/Support: Maureen: 07922496861 Twitter: @EastAdvice Facebook: East Renfrewshire CAB … [Read more…]
St Matthew 5: 13-16 Jesus instructs his disciples to be “salt of the earth and light of the world.” First of all, we will look at the idea that we are to be “salt of the earth. At the time of Jesus salt was a more precious commodity than today. It was used as a … [Read more…]
First Book of Kings 17: 1-6 Elijah the prophet is sent to King Ahab by God the Father. In obedience to his Lord and Master he foretells the drought that the true God of Israel will inflict on Israel. God the Father will demonstrate by this drought, His superiority over the false Canaanite God Baal. … [Read more…]