The Sweet Sounds of Silence
}We need to realize that embracing silence is much more than stopping occasionally to smell the roses. "...
07
Feb
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
30
Jan
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD
"During our first forty years or so, we traverse what best could be described a circuitous path towards an unknown and undefined future."...
12
Dec
The Real Spirit of Christmas
"Thomas Merton, noted that although Jesus was born in a stable far removed from the hub of power and influence, he is still more easily recognised by the culturally marginalised and the poor. Merton said: “His peace is with those others for whom there is no room.”"...
29
Nov
Making a Difference
"These large and small acts, given freely, are what bind communities together. Volunteering is helping, not hiring; giving, not taking; contributing, not counting the cost"...
16
Sep
What Can we Do When Everything is Falling Apart?
"Prayer is one of the greatest antidotes against recurring problems. " Throughout his life, Jesus continually told the people: ”Do not be afraid. Do not be anxious. Do not be worried. I bring you tidings of great joy”. "...
14
Aug
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of True Forgiveness
"There is no immediate, or even distant likelihood of my ever personally contemplating Rembrandt’s masterpiece but it comforts me now that I understand and appreciate so much more the true forgiveness of Our Father for all of us."...
05
Aug
The Meaning of Life in the Questions
"The question stumped one of the most famous philosophers of the 20th century, yet we continue to ask it: what is the meaning of life?"...
29
Jul
Discerning the Signs of the Time
""“God speaks to us all the time and in many ways, but it requires spiritual discernment to hear God’s voice, see what God sees, and read the signs in daily life.” (Henri Nouwen)"...
12
Dec
Finding Joy in the Presence of God
"Soon we will be celebrating the true gift of Christmas – joy - as we welcome the birth of the infant child. " But what does "joy" mean?...