Fr Dominic Writes: “The last and Servant of all”

In today’s gospel, the disciples are arguing over honour in their ranks – “I’m the greatest,” “No I’m the greatest”. Jesus tackled the programme head on, “ if anyone wants to be first, he...

Fr Dominic Writes: Is prejudice a problem in our lives, our home, our church, our society?

Our Reading from the pen of James puts the problem of prejudice very pointedly. “My brothers, your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ must not allow for favouritism.” Then he paints a word picture...

Fr Dominic Writes: When we get discouraged

In our First reading from the first book of Kings we find that Elijah was an utterly discouraged man. He sat down under the shade of a tree, took stock of his life and...

Fr Dominic Writes: The new normal

Following the lifting of restrictions by the Government this week, the Bishop’s Conference has published guidelines to reassure those of you who are still nervous about returning to church. The statement from the Conference...

Fr Dominic Writes: To proclaim the Gospel in word and action will bring opposition

Opposition may come to those who serve God because people may feel threatened by the truth. Some people would rather cling to the darkness they know than to live in the light. This was...

Fr Dominic writes: How deep is our Faith?

In Mark’s Gospel the Twelve Apostles often appear to lack understanding of what Jesus is doing. At times the Twelve’s lack of faith is often in sharp contrast to the behaviour of the people...

Fr Dominic Writes: Small is beautiful!

Two common phrases we hear today are, “the bigger, the better! “And “the more the merrier!”. People want to live in the biggest house, drive the biggest car and belong to the biggest church....

Fr Dominic Writes: The Holy Trinity – a personal relationship with the Creator, Redeemer & Sanctifier

In today’s Gospel we read that Baptism is to be administered in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We must try to appreciate the weight of...

Fr Dominic Writes: “You are my friends”

In the middle years of the nineteenth century a clergyman named Charles Kinsley was the personal chaplain to Queen Victoria. He was a man she greatly admired. The story is told that one day...