by Giltus Mathias | Jun 13, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Matthew 5:27-32 Reflection: Among other themes, this letter from Paul explores reconciliation and the power of God in weakness and suffering. It follows a period of painful discord between Paul and the Corinthians. According to Paul, we...
by Giltus Mathias | Jun 12, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 2 Corinthians 3:15 – 4:1, 3-6 Matthew 5:20-26 Reflection: My reflection this month takes the time to reflect on the Church’s place on reconciliation of our Indigenous peoples in an Australian context. Leading up to reconciliation week, I went on...
by Giltus Mathias | Jun 11, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St Barnabas Readings: Acts 11: 21-26; 13:1-3 Matt 5: 17-19 Reflection: In our reading today from Acts we meet Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement’, who was very significant as a co-worker with Paul. Barnabas was someone who built bridges – he was the one who...
by Giltus Mathias | Jun 10, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Matthew 5:13-16 Reflection: Over the last week in my preparation for the Feast of Pentecost, the Gifts of the Spirit have taken much of my attention. The gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgement, Knowledge, Wonder and Awe,...
by Giltus Mathias | Jun 9, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Mary, Mother of the Church Readings: Gen 3:9-15, 20 John 19:25-34 Reflection: Little is said about Mary in the Scriptures, although she does appear at significant moments in the Gospels. Jesus’ ministry on earth is framed by her presence – during his first...
by Giltus Mathias | Jun 8, 2025 | Daily Reflections, Sunday Homilies
PENTECOST SUNDAY Readings:  Acts 2: 1-11 Romans 8: 8-17John 20: 19-23 Reflection: We have all in some way suffered the effects of loss and grief and our reading from Acts and John have the disciples gathered. It would seem a fitting way to support, encourage each...
