TEXT — Luke 14: 01, 7–14 — Jesus’  life of compassion and concern  Dining with Pharisee 1 One Sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him. Place of honour 7 Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he marked

Fr Paschal Séamus Tiernan OP Born 10th April, 1929 First Profession 15th September, 1948 Ordained 11th July, 1954 Died 21st August, 2016 May he rest in peace! Usually  we publish here a commentary on Sunday Gospel written with great devotion by Fr Paschal Tiernan OP. Regardless of whether he was fine or ill, regardless of

TEXT — Luke 13: 22–30 — Who will be saved? Jesus on journey to Jerusalem 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. How many will be saved? 23 And some one said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them,

TEXT — Luke 12: 49–53 — Jesus’ zealous commitment to his mission Fire 49 “I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled! Baptism 50 I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished! Division 51 Do you think that I

TEXT — Luke 12: 32–48 — We are Faithful or Unfaithful, Wise or Foolish Introduction 32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that

TEXT — Luke 12: 13–21 — Disciples’ attitude towards wealth and possessions Request to act in dispute 13 One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus refuses 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?” Warning on greed

TEXT — Luke 11; 1–13 — Jesus teaches us to Whom, What and How to pray The Lord’s Prayer 1 He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When

TEXT — Luke 10: 38–42 — All prayer and apostolic activity begins with God’s word Martha & Mary 38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and