In a world hungry for faith-filled leadership, one foundation is answering the call in a bold and unprecedented way. On a memorable evening, Virginia Ryan captured the hearts of guests as she spoke about the inspiration and impact of The Catholic Leadership Foundation – an initiative sponsored by the Daughters of Our Lady of the…
Month: July 2025
A Shocking Story – The set up to the parable of the Good Samaritan
Many years ago, I read these words from the late Verna Holyhead sgs. The opening context opened my eyes to power of Jesus the teacher. What we have come to call the parable of the Good Samaritan is told in the context of a meeting between two teachers: the Jewish lawyer and the Jewish Jesus….
The Good Samaritan – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C
Today’s readings present us with the essentials of a quality life. Moses assures his people that doing things God’s way is the secret to a satisfying life of growth and fulfilment. The reading from the letter to the Colossians points to Christ as the model of our way to God, the ultimate Goodness, and the…
Lectio Reflection – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 10:25-37 (Year C 2025)
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:52 First Reading
2:52 Bishop David Walker
6:53 Dr Laurie Woods
8:46 Mrs Virginia Ryan
10:52 Self Reflection
11:04 Second Reading
13:24 Mrs Virginia Ryan
13:47 Bishop David Walker
14:16 Dr Laurie Woods
15:03 Self Reflection
15:38 Farewell & Final Prayer
Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ 26 He said to him, ‘What is written in the law? What do you read there?’ 27 He answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.’ 28 And he said to him, ‘You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.’
29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ 30 Jesus replied, ‘A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, “Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.” 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’ 37 He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’
Lectio Reflection – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 (Year C 2025)
Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:22 First Reading
4:07 Bishop David Walker
10:06 Fr John Frauenfelder
11:44 Dr Laurie Woods
14:02 Self Reflection
14:28 Second Reading
16:56 Bishop David Walker
17:35 Fr John Frauenfelder
18:22 Dr Laurie Woods
19:07 Self Reflection
19:53 Farewell & Final Prayer
Luke 10:1-12
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The Mission of the Seventy
10 After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2 He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. 3 Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” 6 And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. 7 Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the labourer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; 9 cure the sick who are there, and say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.” 10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 “Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.” 12 I tell you, on that day it will be more tolerable for Sodom than for that town.
Luke 10:17-20
17 The seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!’ 18 He said to them, ‘I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. 19 See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.’