Pastoral Notes

Love & obedience Because we have a high regard for virtue, we often try to appear virtuous, even when we don’t...

The Origin of Hell This is not a parable about economics, social justice or labor relations.  It is an attempt...

The Force be with you! In the final episode of George Lucas' Star Wars trilogy, The Return of the Jedi, Luke...

The Church is about togetherness… While the word ‘church’ indicates a special building designated for worship, as in St Anthony’s Church,...

Our trip to Jerusalem A shadow covers the scenario of today’s gospel.  This hidden aspect of today’s gospel narrative is the...

Who is my Christ?  “But who do you say that I am?”  This is the classic question Christ poses to His...

The Sabbath factor A priest on his day-off was heading out of the parish office when a lady knocked to request...

Be not afraid… In our gospel today, Peter did well at the start of his improbable experience of walking on water. ...

Sharing our loaves and fishes My continued stay (one year as of August 1) in this parish is part of my...

God’s kingdom in parables Jesus relates three parables on the kingdom of God: the hidden treasure, the pearl and the net. ...

Seed Sowers “He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully.  Everyone must give according...