"I see l’Arche as Vanier’s act of contrition that lasted more than half a century. Does that wash away the evil he did to his victims? "
"A German saying adds another important aspect to my aging:“Too soon we become old. Too late we become wise."
"she is known as the principal advocate of those with urgent needs and those without work."
"Why did Jesus have to make a fuss about testing Peter? Was it to get back at Peter for his threefold denial of the Lord during the Passion narrative?"
"Marie of the Incarnation had the courage and strength to keep saying Yes! to Jesus Christ in all the events of her life."
How a simple dinner invitation can change a person's life.
"He had a vision of a protective garment with three parts: peace, love and perseverance."
"She reminds us of the importance of being still and opening our hearts to God. Her simple act of devotion also warms my heart.
"The biblical stories show us that God never forgets his people, his promise, and his mercy. "
"It may sound strange to admit but really, we do not need to grieve for our departed loved ones."
"e I went alone, with a minimum of clothing and money, trying to make myself as vulnerable as possible, forcing myself to put my trust in God."".
How often do I take time to consider this important aspect of my life?
A brief reflection on the place of the mind and heart on our journey of faith.
"Let’s pray that the Synod on Synodality is fruitful not just for those who already feel a strong right to be at the table, but especially for the marginalized:. . "
"Lent is a gentle reminder and a privileged invitation to . . . "
"The word “spellbound” jumped out at me in this story of Jesus cleansing the Temple. What was it about Jesus that made people spellbound?"
" “We do not worship, we do not adore, for fear that we should bow down to the creature than to the Creator but we venerate the relics of the martyrs in order the better to adore Him whose martyrs they are.”
"It takes courage to follow the road of peace through forgiveness and a lot of grace from the Creator because it is not our natural way."
In a miraculous moment, four faithful friends "become faith filled friends"
"He arrested Blaise. As he was being led to prison, a mother set her only son, choking to death of a fish-bone, at his feet. Touched at her grief, he offered up his prayers, and the child was cured straight away"
The Ignatian spirituality is a humanism because it endeavours to raise up our individual humanity, and this, one day at a time.
Love of God and love for others sometimes collide
"Jesus has certainly come to bring liberty and sight. But he also comes to invite us further into a celebration of the goodness of life. Jesus facilitates that celebration in this miracle. We are invited to share in that service. "
" I pray that we will live through succession of conversions as we grow into the mystery of Christ."
"They recognized her as a woman of holiness, courage and perseverance in carrying out God’s desires despite the obstacles and hardships she faced."
"I would not have proceeded without reading the 5th option."
" ,. . . the positive we’ve noticed But how about the positive we were unable to see?"
"There remains for me some resistance to that call to ‘go out’ into the world. I’ll explore that dynamic a little more next time. In the meantime, I pray that others may be inspired to turn to the rich spiritual legacy of the Church to help them fall more deeply in love with Jesus and the world."
"The Children of Peace try to live up to the four virtues of Faith, Hope, Love, and Charity. The temple’s design reflects the challenge of living these virtues."
Martin . . " was blessed with a deep love for all people but especially for the poor. He also loved animals and they trusted in him. "
"Visio Divina of Fritz von Uhde’s 1884 painting, “Let the Children Come to Me” based on (Mark 10:13-16)"
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.
"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.”
"In all things God works for the good of those who love Him. "
t’s difficult to get too clerical if I’m weak and vulnerable and humble.