Fr John’s Reflection – I will carry you on Eagles wings
In the Hobbit, Eagles seem to turn up at the right time to rescue Gandalf and his friends from danger. Tolkien often imagined that the Eagles would carry you towards […]
Entries by Michael de Raadt
Fr John’s Reflection – What do we look for in a Good Shepherd
What do we look for in a Good Shepherd? This question comes to mind as we reflect on the weekend’s readings. There is a diverse amount of commentary that seeks […]
Fr John’s Reflection – 3rd Easter
This only makes sense when we are away from home, when we start to notice the absence of what is familiar and everyday. People leaving on a journey or taking […]
Fr John’s Reflection – Christmas
Joseph shows us the importance of listening to the voice of God. He was a man of honour who sought to live in accord with his Jewish upbringing and in […]
Fr John’s Reflection – 4th Sunday of Advent
There can be impatience that builds into our activity, making us want Christmas to happen too quickly. Yet this is a time when we can take even a few moments […]
Fr John’s Reflection – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Do Not Lose Heart There can be impatience that builds into our activity, making us want Christmas to happen too quickly. Yet this is a time when we can take […]
Fr John’s Reflection – 2nd Sunday of Advent
How do we judge things with integrity? There can be an urgency in modern culture to have an opinion about everything. This calls us to make instant judgment based on […]
Fr John’s Reflection – First Sunday of Advent
Stay Alert These words echo as we begin the season of Advent. The challenge of staying alert and awake to the reason for the season can often elude us amid […]
Fr John’s Reflection for Sunday 23 Nov 2025
Christ knocks at the door and waits William Holman Hunt drew a picture of Christ the King knocking at the door. The door is overgrown by ivy, and Jesus stands […]
Fr John’s Reflection for Sunday 16 Nov 2025
The coming of the Lord Having just started the thirty-day retreat, I am taken back to the experience that I had during my time as spiritual director at the Seminary. […]