Pentecost: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
At the time of our Confirmation, we hear reference to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. ...
05
Jun
04
Jun
Looking at God Through A Lens
"he reminds us that whenever we stop to look carefully, we will always be surprised. And this is also the grandeur that Gerard Manley Hopkins evokes throughout his poetry: “all this juice and joy”, “brute beauty”, “all things counter"...
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. "...
02
Jun
Three Ways, Four Weeks?
"We have received compassion, and we now bring compassion, as Pope Francis so often bids us."...
01
Jun
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May
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
"Mary’s words show that she was humbled by the fact that God wanted to do such great works through her. Much has been written about the words and images of the Magnificat."...
30
May
Remembrances of Things Past( (We Hope)
One Polar bear rouses from sleep briefly lifting a head in greeting. Another is carelessly sprawled out in the snow looking like dead!...
29
May
Ascension of the Lord and World Communications Day
"as he says at the start of his annual message, listening is a condition for genuine dialogue. It is a great need for each one of us: to be heard, to be listened to.....
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. "...
27
May