The Joy of Love Given and Received – 4th Sunday
"Advent calls forth the child within each of us and reminds us of our longing. "...
Philip Shano, SJ has many years of rich and varied experience working with Ignatian spirituality: teaching, writing and using it in his ministry. He resides in the Jesuit community in Pickering, Ontario.
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"Advent calls forth the child within each of us and reminds us of our longing. "...
"s there someone in my circle who most needs love and acceptance right now? Have I heard about a stranger or group of people who need love? How can I offer that gift?"...
"Like Mary, we are invited to bring Christ into the world. This takes place through our acts of love, often simple acts."...
"The grace that this little book offers for this First Week of Advent is to become aware of the ways God offers us a path to fullness of life."...
"Jesus follows in the line of King David and acts as shepherd in the Gospel. He stands in sharp contrast to the so-called leaders referred to in today’s Gospel and to many authorities in our world." ...
"Remaining alert means that we are paying attention to all that is happening within and without and around and above and below."...
"Veterans Affairs Canada states that the date is of “remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.”"...
Where is your heart? We are in that time of year when every charity imaginable is asking for money. We cannot give to all. Where is your heart? What will be your mite?...
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....