Holy Darkness – The Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice - the shortest day and the longest night - celebrated around the world. Could we mark this time as a Holy Darkness?...
20
Dec
19
Dec
The JVC Advent Spirit
Erica Osko, one of the current Jesuit Volunteers, writes what Advent means to those who serve as a Jesuit Volunteer....
18
Dec
This Year DON’T Keep Christ in Christmas
Each Advent season leading up to Christmas I find myself reacting negatively to two opposing seasonal realities. One is a reaction against the commercialism surrounding the season, the packed malls, busy streets, and the rushed and rude behaviour ardent Christmas shoppers. The other is a reaction to the mantra that well-meaning people dust off every year as a counter to the aforementioned commercialism: Keep Christ in Christmas. I despise the former and I am growing increasingly tired of the latter. Let me explain....
17
Dec
The Child Leaped – Fourth Sunday of Advent – 2015
We come to the fourth and final Sunday of Advent. Elizabeth's child leaped for joy when he recognized the presence of Christ. How do we react when we recognize Christ's presence in our lives?...
16
Dec
Waiting: Where We Are Now – Four Reflections for Advent 2015 – (3) The Annunciation
In the third of this four part series of Advent reflections we are asked to be present to God's incredible vulnerability and trust in offering the deepest mystery of his love to one of his creation....
12
Dec
Advent Reflection on Luke 2: 1-7
Jason Vaz, Sj writes of the 90 mile trip hat Mary and Joseph made from Nazareth to Bethlehem and how Advent can be a time when we journey with them....
10
Dec
Rejoice in the Lord! – 3rd Sunday of Advent 2015
What is "Gaudete Sunday" and why is there a rose coloured candle in the Advent wreath and why might the priest be wearing a rose coloured vestment? Read on to find out....
09
Dec
Waiting: Where We Are Now – Four Reflections for Advent 2015 – (2) The Incarnation
This is the second of a four part series of Advent reflections. When God enters our world, it happens because a human being, Mary, said yes to God's invitation....
03
Dec
2nd Sunday of Advent – The Uncomfortable Truth
There are no lack of prophets in the Old Testament. Philip Shano, SJ reminds us that there are modern day prophets who cry out for justice and who fulfil our need for hope....
02
Dec
Waiting: Where We Are Now – Four Reflections for Advent 2015 – (1) Looking for The Kingdom
In the first of a four part series of Advent reflections, our prayer centers around the theme that Advent is a time of waiting - a waiting that opens our eyes and our hearts....