Category Archives: Archdiocese of Liverpool

4th Sunday of Easter (26.04.15) Compelling Forthrightness Forthrightness is not a word in common usage. Some may, mistakenly, associate it with being ‘in-your-face’ and somewhat aggressive. Yet, forthrightness can be expressed gently and with calmness.  A truth-empowered forthrightness is compelling … Continue reading →

Easter Sunday (05.04.15) Easter Is Not Journey’s End It’s tempting to view Easter Day as a climax, a goal achieved. Lent’s six weeks of self-denial are ended, alleluia! But the accompaniment of Jesus is not. Easter’s unique and life-changing celebration is, … Continue reading →

2nd Sunday of Easter (12.04.15) Faith is a delicate thing.   It is exposed to harsh winds of doubt, cynicism and despair which frequently blow through the modern world.  It is like a candle burning in an exposed place. When we gather … Continue reading →

3rd Sunday of Easter (19.04.15) Accountability The lingering effects of World Wars give the word ‘accountability’ an ominous ring. But accountability has positive aspects, too, such as opportunities for the sharing of good news, or receiving well-merited rewards. A contrite … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday (29.03.15) The Controlling of Public Opinion Evil can manipulate unguarded consciences.  Any conscience insufficiently attuned to the Holy Spirit is at risk from Satan’s sophisticated approaches. Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders illustrates the point: “Everyone … Continue reading →

5th Sunday of Lent (22.03.15) Why would God write on your heart? God writing on our heart! It’s a powerful image even in this age of amazing cardiothoracic development. God conveys this promise through his prophet Jeremiah (31: 31-34) in … Continue reading →

4th Sunday of Lent (15.03.15) Darkness Is More Than The Absence of Light Nicodemus, an influential, political Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin at the time of Jesus, is the central character of Lent’s 4th Sunday Gospel (John 3: 14-21). … Continue reading →