The
Commentaries

 
18th Sun Ordinary Time
2nd Aug 2009

17th Sun Ordinary Time
26th July 2009

16th Sun Ordinary Time
19th July 2009

15th Sun Ordinary Time
12th July 2009

14th Sun Ordinary Time
5th July 2009

13th Sun Ordinary Time
28th June 2009

Ss.Peter & Paul, Apostles
28/29th June 2009

12th Sun Ordinary Time
21st June 2009

Body & Blood of Christ
14th June 2009

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The Texts

 

The New American Bible (NAB) has useful footnotes that clarify the readings.  The NAB readings are at... more >>
The NAB version of the readings for daily Mass can be found at... more >>

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Other Text Links

The Text this Week - a comprehensive weekly collection of links to Sunday commentaries from various traditions by Janee Woodard... more >>

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Comments - a commentary on the current Sunday readings by Chris Halsam... more >>

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Lectionary Resources a range of preaching resources by Sil Galvan - by subscription. Also has an extensive list of links... more >>

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Mark Goodacre's New Testament Gateway - directory of internet resources on the New Testament scriptures... more >>

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Time for
a tea break?

The Commentator

Bill Fletcher - a priest of the Diocese of Auckland. His interests include: scripture, action-research into affordable housing, and tramping.

feedback is
most welcome:

bfletch@clear.net.nz

Last updated:
18th June 2009
© Bill Fletcher 2009

Liturgy
Resources

 
18th Sun Ord.Time - About working for the Food that endures:... more >>

17th Sun Ord.Time - The climax of Jesus' practice in Galilee:... more >>

16th Sun Ord.Time - Qualities of a good leader:... more >>

15th Sun Ord.Time - Jesus' strategy to widen the gospel audience:... more >>

14th Sun Ord.Time - Where there is no belief, Jesus can't energise!... more >>

13th Sun Ord.Time - Issues about hosting the Power-for-Life:... more >>

Ss. Peter & Paul, Apostles - Peter and Paul move outward:... more >>

12th Sun Ord.Time - Take courage - the demand of faith in Jesus:... more >>

Body & Blood of Christ - Jesus gives Himself completely for us:... more >>

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More about
the Liturgy Resource

The opening section in each of the resources suggests a focus for the community's gathering. The final section:.. more >>

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Other Liturgical Links

Worshipping Under Southern Skies: Re-Discovering the Beauty of the Mass:... more >>

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Another New Zealand liturgy preparation site - with an Anglican flavour:.. more >>

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St.Louis University site: general resources to prepare Sunday liturgy:... more >>

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The Season of Creation; celebrated on the four Sundays of September preceding St.Francis' Day.  Norman Habel:... more >>

These Resources
& the Catechumenate

The theme throughout these resources is deepening our commitment as disciples of Jesus. To help new-comers prepare for discipleship an all-of-parish catechumenate approach:... more >>

Related
Features

 

St.Mark

The Text This Week, by Jenee Woodard offers a comprehensive and well-organized index to web resources for the Gospel of Mark, including general resources and a scripture index:... more >>

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Introduction to Mark

The gospel of Mark, originated in the Roman-dominated world of the late 60's of the first century of the Christian era. In the gospel we readers/hearers are addressed to the task of fulfilling in our practice, the "good news" of Jesus:.. more >>

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The Christmas - Epiphany Season

"God's grace has been revealed, to save the whole human race, waiting in hope for, the blessing which will come with the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Christ Jesus.(Titus 2:11 NJB):.. more >>

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Ordinary Time

The early chapters of Mark's "good news" which are read during the period of Ordinary Time, tell of the beginnings of Jesus' energising. It is the start of a process of turning hopes into real engagements for His would-be disciples:.. more >>

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Reconciliation

When the lectionary cycle returns to Mark's gospel for the rest of the year, so-called 'Ordinary Time' does not mean we return to, "business-as-usual"! For an outline of a Reconciliation Service during Ordinary Time:... more >>

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Shared Liturgical
Leadership

The Eucharist can take place only when believers are gathered together in the name of Christ and in the power of the Spirit. Sharing leadership in the gathering; praying with; and missioning those who gather... more >>

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Prayers of Intercession

Inviting people in the congregation to offer their own Prayers of Intercession requires organization to some extent beforehand.  In each Liturgy Resources section, sample prayers of petition focus on our present human needs in the light of the scriptural theme... more >>

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The God to whom we pray. A reflection on Prayers of Petition and the work of community... more >>

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Imaging Newness

A general introduction to the commentaries. We are most profoundly changed by the offer of new images of God, the world, our neighbourhood and our own self... more >>

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Spirituality

Sacred Space - guided daily prayer... more >>

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Resources for putting into practise Mary MacKillop's motto: "Never see a need without doing something about it"... more >>

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Catholic Worker Movement - Links to groups, organizations and resources that are committed to working for peace and justice for all... more >>

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The Environment

An introduction to Thomas Berry - Geologian. Berry died on the 1 June 2009 at age 94:... For a summary of Berry's life more >> Also: more >>

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General Links

Auckland Catholic Tramping Club: with good companions, exploring the giftedness of God's wilderness places... more >>

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Discipleship
& Society

 
Some notes on aspects of the sacrament of Penance(Reconciliation). The feast of Ss. Peter and Paul, apostles celebrates the successful completion of Jesus' apprenticing of disciples. By allowing for our future reconciliation to their performance standards, we begin to understand the important role of the sacrament of Penance in honestly assessing our own performance:... more >>

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Ordinary Time: The 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time introduces the season of Discipleship. The Word of God in the Sunday readings defines our worship, mission and self-understanding, as disciples of Jesus 'in the world':... more >>

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The Eucharist and Discipleship - After the mystery of the holy Trinity, the most important doctrine that shapes life of discipleship is the mystery of the Incarnation. The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ emphasizes the complete self-giving of Jesus in the Eucharist - He is the model for of our self-giving as His disciples:... more >>

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The mystery of the holy Trinity and our role in extending the reigning of the Triune God in partnership as revealed by Jesus:... more >>

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A statement of the Christian disciple's responsibility to transform the social order, emphasizing our need to work for the common good:... more >>

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Housing

The Passive House - Just Housing Trust's submission to New Zealand's Affordable Housing Inquiry - towards a unitary housing policy... more >>

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eco-cube house

A talk presented to a practical theology conference in Auckland, NZ, about the provision of affordable housing: as a mechanism for equity and engagement... more >>

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A review of the provision of affordable housing in Auckland (1999- 2049) by the Just Housing Foundation. A vision of the steps towards an inclusive society using housing measures to allow householders to accumulate assets... more >>

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A contribution to the New Zealand housing strategy. Submission to the New Zealand Government's housing agency (Housing New Zealand Corporation) from a human rights perspective... more >>

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About the ability of community based housing organisations to contribute to the delivery of affordable housing for those whom the market has excluded... more >>
Appendices on the housing policies of NZ's political parties summarised; a fresh approach to asset accumulation, and a table showing the increase of property values in New Zealand... more >>
A critical path diagram of the process allowing householders to accumulate housing credits... more >>

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Other
Justice Links