Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary TimeFeb 28, 2022
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:21-22 : Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” At that statement, his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.… Read more
Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary TimeFeb 26, 2022
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:14-16 : “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then he embraced the children and blessed them, placing his hands on them.… Read more
Reconciliation In The Indian CultureFeb 26, 2022
21/9/1976, My friend Manoj Datt arrived at the church just as I finished my meagre breakfast. “Father, Let’s go to my uncle’s house to persuade the old man to come to a funeral today.” “Why do you want me to persuade him to go to the funeral? It’s up to him, isn’t it?” ... Read more
Let Them Guess!Feb 26, 2022
8/4/1978, Fr Ed Quinn began the major work of building a new parish center in the bush at Vudibasoga. He has gone on holidays leaving Fr Theo and myself holding the fort. Both of us are trying to improve our grasp of the Fijian language and we have plenty of opportunity here ... Read more
The Angelus BellFeb 25, 2022
11/8/1977, I am half way through my two months stay in Nacemaki Village after my course in the Fijian language. The villagers are very welcoming and friendly. I eat with different families every day. I swim ... Read more
Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary TimeFeb 25, 2022
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2 : The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. (Mark 10:2) ... Read more