The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett My rating: 4 of 5 stars I first read the books of the Discworld series almost twenty years ago and thoroughly enjoyed the fantasy world that had sprung forth from the mind of Terry Pratchett. A decision to read them again was not too difficult to make, and… Continue reading Review: The Colour of Magic
Month: January 2020
Homilies: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
My homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) as preached during the 5.30 pm Saturday evening Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. This Sunday also marks Australia Day and the first Sunday of the Word of God. The readings proclaimed were Isaiah 32:15-18; Romans 12:9-13; Matthew 5:2-12. "How can we be both… Continue reading Homilies: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
The Awesome Power of Eucharist
The Eucharist is not celebrated to simply consecrate the elements of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, but to transform the assembly into the Body of Christ. This transformation takes place a through a participation in the Eucharist that empowers those present to proclaim to the world the kingdom of God… Continue reading The Awesome Power of Eucharist
Homilies: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
My homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) as preached during the 9.30 am Mass in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The readings were Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34. "The introduction to Paul's first letter to the Church of God in Corinth, though exceedingly formal and formulaic, reminds us… Continue reading Homilies: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Review: Ode to a Banker
Ode to a Banker by Lindsey Davis My rating: 4 of 5 stars Where do the seemingly disconnected worlds of literature and banking come together? In this edition of the ongoing Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series, of course.Our well-known and well-loved hero, Falco, is drawn into these worlds because of his penchant for composing poetry… Continue reading Review: Ode to a Banker
Review: Conspiracy
Conspiracy by S.J. Parris My rating: 4 of 5 stars Our hero finds himself back in Paris and almost immediately drawn into the intrigues of the French court. Add to that some murder and mystery, and a liberal smattering of religious and political tensions, and you have an excellent narrative to keep your attention.Returning to… Continue reading Review: Conspiracy
Homilies: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
My homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord as preached during the 9.30 am Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The readings were Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-5; Matthew 2:1-12. "Like the Magi, many people know they are seeking something 'more' because of something within themselves, or because of their own 'wisdom',… Continue reading Homilies: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Review: Eagles at War
Eagles at War by Ben Kane My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great story of treachery and revenge brought to life by Ben Kane as he explores the story of Arminius and his great act of revenge on the Roman occupiers of his homeland and the destruction of three Roman legions in the Teutoburg… Continue reading Review: Eagles at War
