Commitment: The Eleventh Commandment
"If we think about it, commitments do define us no matter what stage of life we are at. "...
04
Jul
Peggy Spencer is an active member of her parish church, St. John the Baptist, in Fern Tree Gully near Melbourne, Australia. Though not a "professional" writer, Peggy has always loved writing.
49 posts
03
Jun
UNTANGLING THE KNOTS IN OUR LIVES
"As Pope Francis explained, when we fail to follow God’s will in our lives, “a kind of knot is created deep within us.” These knots take away our peace and serenity. They are dangerous, since many knots can form a tangle which becomes more and more painful and difficult to undo. "...
28
May
It’s A Lovely Day Today. No It’s Not. But it could Be!
"Prayer is one of the greatest antidotes against our recurring problems. Throughout his life, Jesus continually told the people: “Do not be afraid. Do not be anxious. "...
21
May
SO, WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR WORLD?
A question often asked but not yet answered. What can we do about that?...
12
Apr
When Death Comes
"It may sound strange to admit but really, we do not need to grieve for our departed loved ones."...
23
Mar
Move Over Job, We’re Suffering too!
"The greatest suffering is being lonely, feeling unloved, having no-one….” (Mother Theresa)...
18
Feb
Finding Consolation at the Foot of His Bed
"Together, we were able to share our gifts and prayers with him. And we both knew too, we could never have managed all this if we had not been comforted by the presence of the Lord, and for me, personally, an understanding, a mere glimmer, of what Our Lady had experienced as she too, stood at the foot of the Cross "...
11
Feb
The Silence and Thunder of Prayer
" . . people are . . looking for answers in this world gripped by panic, irrationality and fear. Are there any answers to be found? "...
28
Dec
A Christmas Prayer
The gloom of our world is really only a shadow. Behind the gloom, yet still within our reach, is joy. Take joy for your heart this Christmas....
10
Dec
Prepare Ye The Way
"To survive in this fragile world, the Christmas story must be made relevant once again in our lives."...