John 3:16-18

Fr Joe writes this short reflection on the Gospel passage for the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.

St Mark 12: 35-37

St Mark 12: 35-37 Jesus continues in the Temple precincts to speak with the scribes or doctors of the law. How can the scribes maintain that the Christ (Messiah) is the son of David? This is a challenging question that Jesus proposes to them. Jesus then reminds them of Psalm 110, written by King David … [Read more…]

12 Promises of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

First Friday Devotions St Margaret Mary Alacoque received a series of revelations from Jesus beginning on the 27th of December  1673, which  continued  for 18th months. These revelations were given to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which had already been present in the Church from the 13th century. These revelations were at … [Read more…]

Sacred Heart of Jesus 

John Paul II in  Message on the centenary of the consecration of mankind to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1999), in  L’Osservatore Romano, 12 June 1999. In facing the challenge of the new evangelization, the Christian who looks upon the Heart of Christ and consecrates himself as well as his brothers and sisters to him, the … [Read more…]

St Mark 12: 28-34

St Mark 12: 28-34 Jesus is still at the temple precinct as he speaks to this scribe, this doctor of the law. Although Jesus has had previous debates with the scribes, when they sought Him out in an effort to criticize and condemn Him, this is an encounter with a scribe who genuinely seeks enlightenment … [Read more…]