SpiritualityMay 17, 2022Understanding Jean Vanier
"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? "
SpiritualityMay 16, 2022A Prayer for The Aging in Times of Trouble
"A German saying adds another important aspect to my aging:“Too soon we become old. Too late we become wise."
SpiritualityMay 14, 2022Our Lady of the Lightning in Guadalajara, Mexico
"she is known as the principal advocate of those with urgent needs and those without work."
SpiritualityMay 01, 2022Simon Peter and Decisions – Third Sunday of Easter
"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?"
SpiritualityApril 30, 2022Saint Marie of the Incarnation
"Marie of the Incarnation had the courage and strength to keep saying Yes! to Jesus Christ in all the events of her life."
SpiritualityApril 29, 2022Zealous Zacchaeus
How a simple dinner invitation can change a person's life.
- SpiritualityApril 27, 2022
Saint Peter Canisius
"He had a vision of a protective garment with three parts: peace, love and perseverance."
SpiritualityApril 22, 2022A Jesuit Brother’s Loving journey into Catholic Spirituality.(3) Navigating the Martha and Mary Spectrum
"She reminds us of the importance of being still and opening our hearts to God. Her simple act of devotion also warms my heart.
SpiritualityApril 19, 2022Remember, don’t forget
"The biblical stories show us that God never forgets his people, his promise, and his mercy. "
SpiritualityApril 12, 2022When Death Comes
"It may sound strange to admit but really, we do not need to grieve for our departed loved ones."
SpiritualityApril 11, 2022Pilgrims in the Ignation Year: Learning to Trust
"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."".
SpiritualityMarch 28, 2022Self-forgiveness
How often do I take time to consider this important aspect of my life?
SpiritualityMarch 26, 2022Faith, Reason and Heart
A brief reflection on the place of the mind and heart on our journey of faith.
SpiritualityMarch 21, 2022A Place at the Table
"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:. . "
SpiritualityMarch 12, 2022Lent – A Prayerful Invitation
"Lent is a gentle reminder and a privileged invitation to . . . "
SpiritualityFebruary 24, 2022Spellbound
"The word “spellbound” jumped out at me in this story of Jesus cleansing the Temple. What was it about Jesus that made people spellbound?"
SpiritualityFebruary 15, 2022Relics
" “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.”
SpiritualityFebruary 05, 2022FORGIVE AND YOU WILL EXPERIENCE PEACE
"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."
SpiritualityFebruary 04, 2022Friendly Faith
In a miraculous moment, four faithful friends "become faith filled friends"
SpiritualityFebruary 03, 2022St. Blaise and The Blessing of Throats
"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"
SpiritualityJanuary 28, 2022The Ignatian spirituality is a humanism.
The Ignatian spirituality is a humanism because it endeavours to raise up our individual humanity, and this, one day at a time.
SpiritualityJanuary 27, 2022A Love plagued with wounds
Love of God and love for others sometimes collide
SpiritualityJanuary 16, 2022Shining Out Like the Dawn – 2nd Sunday
"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. "
SpiritualityJanuary 14, 2022My Journey with St. Ignatius of Loyola ( Part 2)
" I pray that we will live through succession of conversions as we grow into the mystery of Christ."
SpiritualityJanuary 13, 2022St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
"They recognized her as a woman of holiness, courage and perseverance in carrying out God’s desires despite the obstacles and hardships she faced."
SpiritualityJanuary 12, 2022My Journey with St. Ignatius of Loyola (Part 1)
"I would not have proceeded without reading the 5th option."
SpiritualityJanuary 11, 2022The Unknown Grace
" ,. . . the positive we’ve noticed But how about the positive we were unable to see?"
SpiritualityDecember 04, 2021A Jesuit Brother’s loving journey into Catholic Spirituality.(2)
"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."
SpiritualityNovember 29, 2021Temple of Peace
"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."
SpiritualityNovember 27, 2021My Favourite Saint
Martin . . " was blessed with a deep love for all people but especially for the poor. He also loved animals and they trusted in him. "
SpiritualityNovember 25, 2021Innocence Reborn
"Visio Divina of Fritz von Uhde’s 1884 painting, “Let the Children Come to Me” based on (Mark 10:13-16)"
SpiritualityNovember 07, 2021“All she had to live on …” – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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?
SpiritualityNovember 02, 2021All Souls Day 2021 – The Faithful Departed
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.
SpiritualityOctober 27, 2021St. Marguerite d’Youville – Mother of Universal Charity
"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.”
SpiritualityOctober 20, 2021Let’s find God in all things!
"In all things God works for the good of those who love Him. "
SpiritualityOctober 17, 2021Strength in Weakness: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
t’s difficult to get too clerical if I’m weak and vulnerable and humble.
