Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this Gospel, we often focus on the widow’s generous act of giving her last two coins, highlighting her faith and selflessness. But when we read it alongside the condemnation of the scribes that immediately comes before it, a more complex picture emerges. Jesus is critical of the scribes, not only for their public displays of wealth and piety, but also for their exploitation of the most vulnerable – people like the widow.

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s Gospel we encounter Jesus being questioned by a scribe, who asks Him, “Which is the first of all commandments?” This moment is crucial because it highlights the core of Jesus’ teaching and the essences of Christian life: love. Jesus replies by quoting two commandments – first, to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and second, to love your neighbour as yourself.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this Gospel passage, we encounter Bartimaeus, a blind man sitting by the roadside, calling out to Jesus as he passes by. Despite being told by others to be quiet, Bartimaeus shouts even louder, determined to get Jesus’ attention. His faith and persistence are clear; he believes Jesus can heal him, even when the world around him tells him to give up.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In today’s Gospel, James and John approach Jesus with a bold request: they want to sit at his right and left hand in glory. It’s a request for status and power, reflecting their human desire for recognition and honour. But Jesus quickly redirects their thinking. He reminds them that following him is not about seeking greatness in the way the world understands it. Instead, true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in humility, service, and sacrifice.

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Litany of Humility

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In today’s Gospel, a man comes to Jesus with a bold question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” He’s not just looking for any answer - he already knows the commandments and has lived a good, moral life. But deep down, he is seeking something more, and Jesus knows this. Jesus looks at him with love and tells him, “Go, sell everything you have, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B

In a world where relationships are often fraught with challenges and where divorce has become commonplace, Jesus’ teachings remind us of the sacredness of commitment and the importance of love, humility, and trust in all our relationships. His call to approach life with the openness of a child invites us to embrace a deeper dependence on God and to see ourselves and others through the lens of divine love.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s Gospel, we hear about a moment when the disciples, led by John, are concerned because someone outside their group is casting out demons in Jesus’ name. John and the other disciples wanted to stop him, but Jesus responds with an unexpected teaching: ‘Do not stop him…for whoever is not us is for us.’

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues to journey with his disciples, teaching them about what is to come. He tells them plainly that “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men; they will put him to death; and three days after he has been put to death he will rise again.” But the disciples don’t understand. Instead of asking Jesus what he means, they begin to argue among themselves about who is the greatest amongst them.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s Gospel, we witness a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus — a moment that challenges both His disciples and us as followers. Jesus begins by asking His disciples, "Who do you people say that I am?" The responses vary. But then Jesus asks the more pointed and personal question: "But who do YOU say that I am?" Peter, in a moment of clarity and faith, responds, "You are the Messiah."

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

This week we return to the Gospel of Mark, and we find Jesus chastising the Pharisees and scribes, who have criticised his disciples for not following traditional rituals of handwashing. The Pharisees observe some of the disciples eating without properly washing their hands and challenge Jesus about it.

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

For the past few weeks, we’ve been journeying through John 6, reflecting on Jesus as the Bread of Life, who has come down from heaven. This week, we reach a turning point in this story. Jesus’ teachings are intense, and for many of his followers, they’re just too much to handle.

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B

This Gospel passage is a powerful reminder of Jesus’ identity as the Messiah and the importance of hearing and sharing God's word. As we reflect on this passage, let’s ask ourselves: Are we allowing Jesus to open our ears to truly hear His word? And once we’ve heard it, are we willing to share it with others?

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Today, this passage invites us to reflect on the meaning and importance of the Eucharist in our lives. In a world that often focuses on material success and fleeting pleasures, Jesus offers us something far greater: a relationship with Him that promises eternal life.

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B

In reflection on this week’s Gospel in our own lives, we are called to see beyond appearances, to trust in Jesus as the Bread of Life, and to live in a way that reflects his love and presence in the world. Our journey of faith involves continually opening our hearts to the mystery of God, allowing it to shape and guide us in all that we do.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In today’s Gospel, we see the crowd searching for Jesus after he performed the miracle of feeding the five thousand. When they find him, Jesus tells them bluntly, “You are not looking for me because you have seen the signs but because you had all the bread you wanted to eat.” He then challenges them, saying, “Do not work for food that cannot last, but work for food that endures to eternal life.”

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s Gospel we hear about one of the most well-known miracles performed by Jesus – the miracle of feeding the five thousand. This miracle is unique as it is the only one that appears in all four Gospels. This shows us how important it was to early Christians and what a significant impact it had on them.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Jesus recognised the demands of the crowd as being more urgent than the demands of the disciples and himself. He took pity on them – he was moved by compassion – and responded to their need.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

God calls each of us to a mission. Just like the Twelve Apostles were called from their daily work, we too are called to serve God in our lives. This passage encourages us to trust in God, support one another, live simply, and courageously share our faith.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

This week’s gospel sees Jesus returning to Nazareth, his hometown. He is well and truly into his public ministry at this point in the gospel and his reputation is obviously growing as a healer and teacher. However, instead of finding a strong faith in the people of his own village, he finds doubt and rejection.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s Gospel, we encounter two powerful stories of faith intertwined. Jesus heals a woman suffering from a haemorrhage for 12 years and raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead. These miracles reveal Jesus’ compassion and power, and they invite us to deepen our own faith.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s passage from Mark 4:35-41, we encounter one of Jesus' great nature miracles — the calming of the storm. This story holds significant meaning not only as a demonstration of Jesus' divine power over nature but also as a message of reassurance and faith to the early Christian community and to us today.

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s reading from the Gospel of Mark, Jesus shares the parable of the mustard seed. At first glance, it seems like a straightforward lesson: something very small can grow into something vey large. But there’s much more to this story. Jesus uses the mustard seed to reveal deep truths about the Kingdom of God – truths that are surprising and even disruptive.

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

In this week’s gospel, we encounter a powerful narrative that challenges us to reflect on our understanding of family, loyalty, and discipleship. His family, concerned by reports that He is out of His mind, come to take charge of Him. Meanwhile, the scribes accuse Him of being possessed by Beelzebul, the prince of demons.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year B

The solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, is a profound celebration in our faith. it reminds us of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, a central mystery that we encounter every time we participate in Mass. This solemnity calls us to reflect deeply on what it means to receive the Body and Blood of Christ and how this sacrament nourishes our spiritual lives.

The Most Holy Trinity, Year B

When Jesus invites the disciples to baptise in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, he is inviting them – and us – into a relationship with the entire Trinity. This relationship is not static; it’s dynamic and alive. We are called to spread this truth to everyone we meet.

Pentecost Sunday, Year B

As we reflect on this weeks Gospel and the importance of Pentecost, let us open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, allowing the Spirit to work in and through us. let us be bold in our faith, trusting that God will guide and empower us to fulfill his purpose for our lives.

The Ascension of the Lord, Year B

This week’s Gospel passage encourages us to embrace our call to share our faith in meaningful ways. While the literal interpretation of the miraculous signs may not resonate with us today, the underlying message of the Great Commission remains the same: to spread the Good News of salvation with courage and compassion.

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

As followers of Christ, we are called to live out the love of God in a real and tangible way, showing love to everyone we meet without partiality. This is what it means to be a disciple of Christ. When we love genuinely, we make the truth that “God is love” visible and active in the world.

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B

This week’s Gospel reading from John begins with Jesus saying to his disciples “I am the true vine, and my Father in the gardener.” This image is a beautiful way for us to understand the relationship between Jesus, God, and us. Just as a vine needs its branches to produce fruit, we need Jesus to grow and thrive in our faith.

Easter Sunday, Year B

As Easter Sunday dawns, we celebrate the joyous moment of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus has triumphed over sin and death, and offers us the hope of new life and salvation.