In this homily from the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Michael reflects on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Through a moving story of a friend named John, he explores the difference between false humility and true repentance. It’s not enough to focus on our sin—we must turn our gaze toward the mercy of God. Humility is not about thinking less of ourselves, but thinking more of God. The message is clear: only those who recognise their need for grace will be exalted. A timely word as we near the end of the liturgical year and prepare our hearts for final judgment.
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In this homily from the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Michael reflects on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Through a moving story of a friend named John, he explores the difference between false humility and true repentance. It’s not enough to focus on our sin—we must turn our gaze toward the mercy of God. Humility is not about thinking less of ourselves, but thinking more of God. The message is clear: only those who recognise their need for grace will be exalted. A timely word as we near the end of the liturgical year and prepare our hearts for final judgment.
“Becoming a Lamb in the Lamb” – Homily – Good Shepherd Sunday
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“Becoming a Lamb in the Lamb” – Homily – Good Shepherd Sunday
On Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Michael reflects deeply on the connection between being a lamb and becoming a shepherd. Sharing his personal vocation story and the powerful image of the Lamb who conquers in the Book of Revelation, he reminds us that every vocation begins by receiving the love of God first. Only by being held in God’s hands can we truly be called to lay down our lives with Christ—for Him and for others.
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Echoes of St. John: Homilies and Reflections
In this homily from the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Michael reflects on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Through a moving story of a friend named John, he explores the difference between false humility and true repentance. It’s not enough to focus on our sin—we must turn our gaze toward the mercy of God. Humility is not about thinking less of ourselves, but thinking more of God. The message is clear: only those who recognise their need for grace will be exalted. A timely word as we near the end of the liturgical year and prepare our hearts for final judgment.
