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Getting in touch with our only true Vine…

By junix28 May 6, 2012 3 Comments

Easter V B 2012 Readings There are several passages in the Old Testament where Israel is presented as the vineyard of the Lord. In Isaiah XXVII, for instance, we read: Sing of the delightful vineyard! I the Lord am its keeper; every moment I water it for fear its leaves should fall; night and day I […]

Just being the branch on the vine: Secret of our Christian Journey

By junix28 May 5, 2012 2 Comments

Homily for 5th  Sunday of Easter 2012 The other day, my friend and I took the train to Melbourne to hang around the city. The train was almost full when we left Bendigo and more passengers took on board at different stations. I don’t know what prompted me, but I just said to myself ‘Thank God’ […]

What it is to be a good Shepherd?

By junix28 April 28, 2012 Leave a comment

Homily for Easter IV B 2012 There was a time when Australia was said to ride on the sheep’s back. The production and sale of wool was an immensely important part of our economy. Most Australians would occasionally have had some contact with sheep. Of course we didn’t call their owners ‘shepherds’: they were graziers. […]

Listening to the Scriptures and Breaking of the Bread (Eucharist)

By junix28 April 22, 2012 2 Comments

To grow into a personal and real relationship with Jesus Homily for 3rd Sunday of Easter 2012 During the week I happened to watch the episode on the reality show called ‘The Voice’ wherein hopefuls would try their luck by singing and impressing the four judges with their voices. One of those who wen to […]