Living Word

Sandwich

- 28 June 2024 0

Apparently, Mark utilises a literary technique called a ‘sandwich.’ A sandwich requires two pieces of bread and an eatable middle. The Gospel has just this: ... Read More

Be Muzzled

- 20 June 2024 0

  When nature is powerful, she is destructive: It began to blow a gale and the waves were breaking into the boat so that it ... Read More

Word-Person

- 13 June 2024 0

  Jesus taught by way of metaphors and parables. This way we receive truth and sureness, yet freedom to explore the levels of meaning in ... Read More

Dialogue of Salvation

- 6 June 2024 0

Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) introduced the term ‘dialogue of salvation.’ We witness it in our first reading (Genesis 3) Adam and Eve, beguiled by the craftiest ... Read More

Fruits of Redemption

- 31 May 2024 0

The opening prayer for Corpus Christi is loaded: O God, who in this wonderful sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, ... Read More

Baptise Cucumbers in Vinegar

- 24 May 2024 0

An ancient remedy stipulates how to make pickles – baptise cucumbers in vinegar. The word baptise means ‘to immerse.’ Christians either used existing words or ... Read More

Tongues of Fire

- 17 May 2024 0

A dramatic event: Suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they ... Read More