Isolation
Illusion of More
3 August 2025
Living in the Present: A Church-Centred Reflection on Ambition, Grace, and True Fulfilment Introduction In my recent homily, I shared the story of Jake, a skilled carpenter whose dream of building the perfect house became an all-consuming pursuit. Jake’s journey is not just about bricks and mortar; it’s a mirror for our own lives, especially…
Daughter
29 June 2024
Embracing Healing and Restoration: A Reflection on Faith and Community In this week’s homily, I found myself deeply moved by the Gospel of Mark, particularly the stories of the woman healed by touching the hem of Jesus’ garment and the subsequent healing of Jairus’ daughter. These narratives are rich with themes of healing, restoration, and…
Of course I want to
11 February 2024
Four years ago, if we’d read that gospel and tried to kind of get into the mindset of this leper, this person who was declared to be unclean, who had to say that out loud when he’d walk around the community, he would have to keep this long distance from everybody else – ringing a…