Fr John’s Reflection – Listening for the Voice of Truth
A family was sitting around the dinner table when one person said, “You never listen to me.” The other replied, “Of course I do. I heard every word you said.” […]
Entries by Michael de Raadt
Fr John’s Reflection – The Invitation
Most invitations today arrive by email, social media or text. But when a formal invitation arrives, it feels different. Someone has thought of us. Someone has made a place for […]
Fr John’s Reflection – The Vineyard
Most of us have driven past a vineyard at some time. Here in Australia, we are blessed with many of them, and with winemakers who really know the land. They […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Love Made Visible in Our Actions
The Gospel reminds us that faith is revealed not only in what we say, but also in the way we live. Discernment begins when we bring our choices before the […]
Fr John’s Reflection – A generous God and a welcoming parish
The Same Work, but Different Reasons Most of us know that the same job can mean very different things to different people. Imagine three street cleaners having a cup of […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Forgiveness and the Love That Protects
A Question from the Heart Peter comes to Jesus today with a question many of us have asked in one form or another: “How often must I forgive?” Perhaps behind […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Foundations of Faith
What are the foundations on which we build our faith? Today’s readings gently bring us back to the heart of the Christian life: our care for one another. In Ezekiel, […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me
How do we encourage people to follow Christ with their whole lives? This question is placed before us in baptism, when we are called to renounce all that leads us […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Who do you say I am?
Who do you say I am? This is probably the most important question that Jesus asks his disciples. The responses they give look to compare him to someone else that […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Do our prayers fall on deaf ears?
How often do we believe our prayers go unanswered or overlooked? We make heartfelt requests, but they seem to fall on silent ears. This is the situation presented by the […]