
Commentary on the Gospel: The Cross and Glory
Gospel for the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.
"I dream — and the dream has come true — of multitudes of God’s children, sanctifying themselves as ordinary citizens, sharing the ambitions and endeavours of their colleagues and friends.”(Saint Josemaría)
Gospel for the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.
A meditation (guided prayer) on the meaning of our struggle during Lent, when we imitate our Lord's forty days of prayer and fasting in the desert.
Fourth reflection for the seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. The topics are: Joseph’s obedience; being recollected in order to listen to God; Saint Joseph’s obedience anticipates Jesus’ obedience.
Gospel for the 1st Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.
A meditation by Fr Brian McCarthy for Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent (17 February 2021).
What is Lent? Where does it come from? Here are some frequently asked questions about Lent to help enter into the meaning of the liturgical season more deeply.
"The dynamic force at work in the apostolate is charity, which is a gift from God, and in a Christian, in a child of God, friendship and charity are one and the same thing."
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face a global pandemic, this "recollection-at-home" can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
"The more we try to live our struggle as a 'struggle to love,' the more we will want this love, this struggle to grow."
Third reflection for the seven Sundays of Saint Joseph. The topics are: Saint Joseph, Jesus' teacher; Jesus learned the Law of Moses from Joseph; Joseph experienced the tenderness of God.
"If we let ourselves be led by God’s Love, if we stay attentive to his inspirations and take notice of his small suggestions, the apostolate will become a 'way of life' that configures our own identity."
Gospel for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle B), and commentary.