Monthly Archives: October 2010

Reflections on the readings for Sunday 31 October 2010 Wisdom 11:22-12:2; Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10 We’re back with the tax collectors this week. Zacchaeus isn’t a common-or-garden tax collector either: he is a chief tax … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 24 October 2010 Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; Psalm 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 How are we to read the biblical passages which proclaim that God is on the side of justice, … Continue reading →

Someone asked me what exactly I meant by ‘faith’ in the last post. Good question (thanks Judith!). Here I’m thinking of faith as an openness to God and living in a way that makes that our fundamental commitment.

Reflections on the readings for Sunday 17 October 2010 Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 Jesus’ question at the end of the Gospel reading is sobering: “When the Child of the Human (Son of Man) comes, will … Continue reading →

Reflections on the readings for Sunday 10 October 2010 2 Kings 5:14-17;  Psalm 98:1-4; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 I’m sure you’ve had times when you have been so grateful it felt as if you wanted to burst – those … Continue reading →