Gospel Mk 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom [...]
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Archbishop Harris’ Gospel Reflection Feb 26 – First Sunday of Lent (B)
Posted by Webmaster on February 25th, 2012
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Resisting temptation
Posted by Webmaster on February 23rd, 2012
Today’s Gospel, Mark 1:12-15, is only six lines long, yet there is much in it on which we should reflect during this Lenten period, for example, Jesus’ temptation by Satan while he was in “the wilderness” for 40 days. Our Church teaches us that we must do good and avoid evil at all times – [...]
Lenten Reflections 2012
Posted by Webmaster on February 22nd, 2012
Father in heaven, your servant, Pope Benedict XVI has asked the faithful during this lenten season to show concern for each other – “from every point of view: physical, moral, and spiritual”. He urges us “not to remain silent before evil.” Grant us your grace to do as the Holy Father says, and “renew our [...]
World Day of Social Justice : 20 February, 2012
Posted by Webmaster on February 19th, 2012
CCSJ urges everyone to observe World Day of Social Justice (WDSJ) on or around Monday 20 February, 2012 At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice. The day was observed for the first time in 2009. This year WDSJ falls [...]
Archbishop Harris’ Gospel Reflection Feb 19 – Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (B)
Posted by Webmaster on February 19th, 2012
Gospel Mk 2:1-12 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Unable [...]
Concern for each other
Posted by Webmaster on February 16th, 2012
As we approach Ash Wednesday, let us reflect on Pope Benedict XVI’s 2012 Lenten Message. He draws his reflection from the New Testament’s Letter to the Hebrews (10:24): “Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works.” In our latest issue of CCSJ’s Newsletter, CCSJ shares this Lenten [...]
