Christ, the Source of Love and Life. Homily, Requiem Mass for Elzbieta Kaltner, 18.03.25
On reading Jonathan’s eulogy about his mum, the image of her that came to my mind was of an elegant fountain ceaselessly pouring out pure and refreshing water. But whereas an actual fountain stands in a fixed place, Liz actively brought her fresh waters of love and selflessness to the...
Freedom from the past, 17.03.25
Getting older, you have more of a past and less of a future. Considering your past, you can see how it has led to your present: who you have been has become who you are. Yet, you know that your present is pregnant with your future. Like any pregnancy, it...
Transfiguration: accomplishing our departure. Homily, 16.03.25
St. Luke tells us that Moses and Elijah spoke to Jesus about the “departure” he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem. They’re talking about His death. Now, death is certainly a departure, but we would hardly call it an accomplishment. For Jesus, it is an accomplishment in the sense that...
Christ and the Devil. Homily, 09.03.25
At the start of Lent, the Church presents us with the mysterious and disturbing figure of the Devil. Those who deny that the Devil exists have been deceived by him. It is true that, in our baptismal promises, Christians reject Satan and all his works and empty promises. But to...
The sin of gossip. Homily, 02.03.25
THE SIN OF GOSSIP Homily, 02.03.25, 8th Sunday of the Year What we say reveals our hearts. For most, our heart is neither completely good nor completely evil but a mixed bag. Talking about other people, for example, can be good, when we are positive towards them; but it can...