You will recall that four weeks ago in our readings Jesus multiplied food for about five thousand people who had gathered to listen to him. They were so amazed by the miracle that they followed Jesus to Capernaum, a village on the lakeside. They found him in the local synagogue. The Lord started to explain and clarify the real meaning…

About two months ago I was going to say mass in Tombae and then in Lossiemouth. There was a gap between the two masses big enough to have a hike. I had checked the forecast – it was not so bad: cloudy, but not rainy. So I decided to climb a hill in Glenlivet called Cook’s Cairn. First stage is…

Today’s story from the gospel must have been very moving for the people, who heard it from the Apostles. These people struggled every day to live; they were familiar with hunger. This miracle would have impressed them greatly. And anyone who could perform such a miracle would have seemed utterly supernatural. In the history of the world we find many people…

Every time I hear words like those in today’s first reading I feel guilty. Every time God speaks about shepherds neglecting the flock I feel guilty. I ask myself if I do everything possible to seek and find those, who have disappeared from the community of the Church. I’m constantly torn apart: on one hand I should pursue people and…