Have you ever experienced a treasure hunt? The kind where you have to go hunting for clues – and when you have found the first clue you can then hopefully solve it so that you can continue to find the second one and on and on. It seems that the author of John’s gospel would […] The post Sign of abundance appeared first on rmhealey.org.

Each of the Gospels begins with the baptism of Jesus – launches his public ministry (next week) Each has an overture – like a piece of music that introduces us to mood and main themes. Matthew is no different. 2 chapters that situate the action of his genealogy and birth. He wrote his gospel after […] The post Invited to mission appeared first on rmhealey.org.

The Feast of the Holy Family 1 Samuel 1:20-22.24-28 – For the whole of his life, Samuel shall be lent to the Lord. Psalm 83:2-3.5-6.9-10 – How happy they who dwell in your house, O Lord. 1 John 3:1-2.21-24 – He calls you his own children, and that is what you are. Luke 2:41-52 – His parents found him […] The post Even Jesus was lost and found appeared first on rmhealey.org.

Hey! Look over there! What did you look at? Example of a dog, looking at the finger, rather than what is being pointed to. No longer walking in darkness – now in light. Often we have been so distracted by the folk law that has grown up around Christmas, that we continue to walk in […] The post More than a manger appeared first on rmhealey.org.

Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year C. First Reading ‡ Micah 5:1- 4 Responsorial ‡ Psalm 79:2-3.15-16.18-19Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved. Second Reading ‡ Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel ‡ Luke 1:39-44 Play MP3 Watch video (I forgot that I am tall) Readings What is your favourite […] The post Responding in Love appeared first on rmhealey.org.

Wednesday during Week 3 in the Season of Advent A reading from the Holy Gospel, according to Luke. (Luke 7:19-23) John, summoning two of his disciples sent them to the Lord to ask: Are you the one who is to come, or must we wait for someone else?  When the men reached Jesus, they said “John the Baptist has sent […] The post Nature of the Messiah appeared first on rmhealey.org.

Advent 3, Year C Zephaniah 3:14-18. Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 Play MP3 Tags: Joy The post Joy in God appeared first on rmhealey.org.

Advent 3, Year C Zephaniah 3:14-18. Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 Play MP3 Watch video Key points: Take time to imagine God delighting in you, rejoicing over you! He renews you in his love. It is wonderful to be in a good mood – to be happy, cheerful, joyful. We don’t live in a joy fest […] The post Advent Joy appeared first on rmhealey.org.

As we move through the season of Advent, there can be so many themes and ideas thrown in our direction, it can be difficult to keep up.There is the movement through the four Sundays, which is fairly consistent across the three-year-cycle of readings: Sunday 1 focusses on the ‘end times’; Sunday 2 and 3 on […] The post Prepare for Peace appeared first on rmhealey.org.

The Gospel today has always tended to set a note of fear within me. It seems like God is waiting to spring out and catch me in a trap. The way that I have heard this has often instilled a very unhealthy spiritual sense. As I prayed with the readings the notes played within the […] The post He draws near appeared first on rmhealey.org.