Author Archives: John McKenna

Palm Sunday (13.04.14) Holy Week, which begins today, is the greatest week in the Church’s year.    It is made holy by the death of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who died for His flock.   He died because of and to atone … Continue reading →

5th Sunday of Lent (06.04.14) A World In A Word A single word can hold a world of meaning. The proper name ‘Jesus’ is such a word. For the Baptised, ‘Jesus’, means the Son of God, helpless child, adventurous youth, … Continue reading →

4th Sunday of Lent (30.03.14) INTUITION Intuition is defined as the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. It has a particular affinity with the spiritual. The ‘spiritual’ has two main classifications namely ‘good’ and ‘evil’, … Continue reading →

3rd Sunday of Lent (23.03.14) The Christlike Choice Centuries ago the village well provided more than water. It was the meeting place for the exchange of news and views, where relationships were fostered and community links strengthened. Village wells were … Continue reading →

2nd Sunday of Lent (16.03.14) What Value Has A Promise? A promise’s value is determined by the truthfulness of the promise maker. There’s no greater exponent of truthfulness than God who has no equal. Even so, how do our 21st century … Continue reading →

1st Sunday of Lent (09.03.14) At Easter, we celebrate the Resurrection – the most important feast in the Christian calendar. Lent is a time to prepare ourselves for that great feast. In today’s Gospel, we see Christ in the desert, … Continue reading →