Fr. Gerry Hurley at LomaryJan 28, 2022
Fr. Gerry Hurley, younger brother of Fr. Dermot, was the first Columban pastor of Lomary Parish. He worked there from 1979 to 1996. Fr. Gerry worked hard in Lomary developing the primary and secondary schools. A former athlete himself... Read more
The Piglet that Wouldn’t GrowJan 28, 2022
20/7/2010, I did a funeral in a small village near Labasa a few months ago. The villagers very generously offered me a thanksgiving ‘vesu waka’ (yaqona) and with it some mats, dalo (taro) and a live piglet. The mats could be sold for the Labasa Parish ... Read more
Friday of the Third Week In Ordinary TimeJan 28, 2022
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34 : “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants…” Mark 4:30-32 Read more
6 Facts About St. Thomas AquinasJan 28, 2022
Today, we are celebrating the memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the most celebrated saints of the Catholic Church. His life and his path to holiness is fascinating like so many of our holy heroes that have come from all walks of life to show us how to ... Read more
Memorial of Saint Thomas AquinasJan 28, 2022
St. Thomas’ study was both a spiritual and an intellectual discipline—a matter of both heart and mind. The rich fruit of Thomas’s reflection has enlightened the Church .. Read more
Fr. Dermot HurleyJan 27, 2022
Fr. Dermot Hurley served in Ba (1953-1959; 1964-1970); Samabula (1960-1964); HART (1972-1975); Raiwaqa (1977-1986); Korolevu (1986-1990) ... Read more
Thursday of the Third Week In Ordinary TimeJan 27, 2022
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:21-25 : He also told them, “Take care what you hear. The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you.” Mark 4:24 ... Read more
