I learnt plenty about how I want to age and face death. I know that I can’t control what will happen to my body between now and my death, nor can I set the means of my death....
“A saint doesn’t live on the interest of his income, or even on his income; he lives on his capital, he gives all his soul.” In other words, a saint shows total dedication to God and to the neighbour....
". . . scripture is about life and the various writers were inspired by their experience of God’s role in the world around them."...
"Here, I follow Hans Urs Von Balthasar in the insight that human drama in many ways echoes the divine drama. That our images, our art, and our film in some ways reveal the transcendent to us."...
Are we ever ready? Something to contemplate as we shortly begin a month dedicated to All Souls....
"She is the patron of widows and difficult marriages. She said, “We must do all things well. We are servants of all for the sake of the poor. Everyone must know that we never refuse to serve.” ...
Henri Nouwen is so right when he says, “Gratitude flows from the recognition that who we are and what we have are gifts to be received and shared.” ...
This Sunday is also acknowledged as World Mission Sunday by the Church. The day is meant to encourage a missionary spirit in all of us. ...