. The prevailing sense in the Old Testament was that God lived in the heavens (above). Therefore mountain-tops (where heaven and earth seem to intersect) were a logical...
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opportunity knocks
I find it very helpful to hear Jesus speaking directly to me, not as a fearsome threat but as an invitation to not miss the divine presence in the midst of the routines and demands, the ups and downs of my daily life.
the gardener
The question surprised me and the look in the young boy’s eyes let me know that he wanted more than a religious-cliche-response. I took a moment to think, pray, and think again and was surprised at the answer that came to me.
in the field
Such wise people have reflected on their life experience enough to know that while a peaceful and perfect day is welcome, we are most connected with others and therefore with God (we could also say most connected with God and therefore with others), when we live a struggle together.
FFF the book
Every day I am with people who may have once been baptised but now feel a distance between themselves and the Church and God. We are these people, as are too many of our family, friends, neighbours and workmates. This book therefore is for us.
church beauty
We call things beautiful when they reveal to us their inner essence, their reality as understood in the mind of God
revolutionaries
On this feast of All Saints in 1541 Michaelangelo‘s Last Judgement was unveiled on the rear wall of the Sistine Chapel.
walking together
Whenever priests meet the highlight is the personal conversations over slow food and drink especially when struggles and failures are shared with honesty and humility. There is laughter too, much laughter
a new era
It was sixty-one years ago on this day, 11 October 1962, that Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council.
Tikkun Olam
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but why ?
God-centred hope does not disappoint. It’s all about the relationship.
a new deed
The passage is full of people seeking refuge in outdated, unjust and culturally cruel legalism.
everywhere
I’m remembering my 12-hour day shifts at the Watties factory, watching french fries pass
hidden things
God wants to prod us into taking things a bit more lightly, to see the funny side of it
dignity at last
While we leave the timing of death to God, death is not the enemy for a person of faith.