My homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) as preached during the 5.30pm Saturday evening Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The readings proclaimed were Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30. "The invitation to be part of God's kingdom is given at a time of God's choosing, and we are called… Continue reading Homilies: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Month: August 2019
Review: Cold Cruel Winter
Cold Cruel Winter by Chris Nickson My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Constable of Leeds, Richard Nottingham, after whom this series is named has not had a good winter. He lost a daughter and witnessed the death of many other denizens of the city because of a combination of the rampant poverty and the… Continue reading Review: Cold Cruel Winter
Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling My rating: 4 of 5 stars The penultimate volume in the Harry Potter series from J.K. Rowling not only sees our hero and his classmates enter their second last year at Hogwarts School but also the continuing unfolding metanarrative of the return of Lord Voldemort, He… Continue reading Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Homilies: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
My homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) as preached during the 9.30am Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton, and featuring the musical skills of Dr Anne Millard, the Cathedral's Director of Music. The readings proclaimed were Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53. "The dissonance in today's Gospel reminds us that… Continue reading Homilies: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Review: The Broken Token
The Broken Token by Chris Nickson My rating: 3 of 5 stars The City of Leeds in the early 1700s is the backdrop for this story of murder, or more accurately a series of murders. Drawing the reader into the seedy underside and poverty that pervades Leeds, the story follows the Constable of Leeds, Richard… Continue reading Review: The Broken Token
Review: Death’s Dark Valley
Death's Dark Valley by Paul Doherty My rating: 4 of 5 stars The latest instalment in the ongoing adventures of Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, and his henchman Ranulf, Clerk in the Chancery of the Green Wax, sees them on the Welsh border in a Benedictine Abbey that is not your normal… Continue reading Review: Death’s Dark Valley
Homilies: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
My homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) as preached during the 5.30pm Saturday evening Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The readings proclaimed were Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:32-48. "Our Gospel reminds as to always be ready to be held accountable for the way we have lived our Christian… Continue reading Homilies: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Review: Broken for You: Jesus Christ the Catholic Priesthood & the Word of God
Broken for You: Jesus Christ the Catholic Priesthood & the Word of God by Francis J. Moloney My rating: 4 of 5 stars The celebration of Eucharist is central to the life of the Church and has been since Jesus said we should “do this” in his memory. For those ordained to the ordained priesthood,… Continue reading Review: Broken for You: Jesus Christ the Catholic Priesthood & the Word of God
Homilies: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
This weekend I was away from my usual place of worship, helping out in one of the country parishes in the absence of the pastor. This is my homily, therefore, for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) as preached during the 10am Mass in St James' CHurch, Muswellbrook. The readings proclaimed were Ecclesiastes… Continue reading Homilies: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling My rating: 5 of 5 stars In recent days I've spent a significant amount of time in my car. I have, accordingly, finished this fifth volume in the Harry Potter series slightly earlier than I expected to. The last few chapters, however, saw me… Continue reading Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
Review: Watching Out: Reflections on Justice and Injustice
Watching Out: reflections on justice and injustice by Julian Burnside My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sometimes being unwell provides a previously hidden opportunity for something enjoyable. Today that was the opportunity to read this book from Julian Burnside offering reflections on the justice system, not just the legal system.As those who know Burnside well,… Continue reading Review: Watching Out: Reflections on Justice and Injustice
