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.
In this homily for the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Michael reflects on the profound mystery of Christ’s return to the Father—not as a departure, but as a completion. The Son who descended to take on our humanity now brings that same humanity into the heart of the Father. What does this mean for us? That we are made for heaven, destined for the Father’s love, and invited to offer our lives daily as a living sacrifice in union with Jesus. This is not abstract theology—it’s the roadmap for hope. Come Holy Spirit.
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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.
