Category Archives: THE WORD

Centurion and Friends The story that follows is so remarkable that I have quoted it in full.  I have used the NRSV. 1After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.  2A centurion … Continue reading →

John the Baptist is centre stage before Jesus begins his mission.  Did you ever notice that the gospels open with a scandal?  People were leaving the established religion where the temple was central to all worship.  They found John, who … Continue reading →

Did you know? Infancy Narratives Part III Matthew is Jewish and so is the community for whom he is writing. It is therefore not surprising that his Gospel is framed within the context of Jewish tradition. He sets out to … Continue reading →

The year is 30 AD.  Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth, has much on his mind.  He feels an urge within himself to change his occupation. At that time it was the custom for girls to marry when they were thirteen … Continue reading →

35  Get your priorities right.  (Mt 22: 15 – 21) “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”  (Mt 22: 21) This is a Wisdom Saying, a catch phrase and a truly memorable punch-line.  … Continue reading →

Where do you stand? Parable of the Talents   Mt 25: 14 – 30 I suggest that you read this parable for yourself before you continue with his article. The characters in this parable are a very rich landowner and three … Continue reading →

Matthew gives us the parable of the Talents.  (Mt 25: 14 – 30)  Luke narrates a similar story.  (Lk 19; 12 – 27)  In both of these stories we hear about servants / stewards who are given money to trade … Continue reading →

Article 31 Ascension A few weeks ago we celebrated the Feast of the Ascension.  Here is the reading we heard read. Mt 28: 16 – 20 16The eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged … Continue reading →

Article 30 KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Part 2 Mt 16: 13 – 20 In last month’s article we discovered a number of “Keys of the kingdom of Heaven.”   First we learned that we are called to live in … Continue reading →