john oconnor
the new horizon

the new horizon

It is relatively easy to adhere to and attach to the externals of religion, fitting in with a group who practice disciplines

vulnerability

vulnerability

It doesn’t take too much insight to notice the vulnerability in every person, perhaps especially in those who seem successful.

closer is easier

closer is easier

Living in relationship with Jesus, heart, soul and mind, is the easiest way to live of all life’s options.

God is with you

God is with you

The Word became flesh and dwells among us and because of this, even my dark days and nights, are rich with hope and light.

one more sleep …

one more sleep …

I offer this grace below as a way to begin your Christmas meal this year.

silent classroom

silent classroom

Those who are truly wise know that silence can provide a higher school of learning, a classroom of growth.

Magnificat

Magnificat

We are slow learners, often caught in our own plans and projects and restrained by our limited perspectives

those yesses

those yesses

I love that! “Yes, alright”.   There’s an informality, an everydayness, a humility, a lightness, an inspiring matter-of-factness.

signs everywhere

signs everywhere

Ask the Lord your God for a sign, and you will see signs of God everywhere.

God-words

God-words

I gave up and had some food, tried to hide from the feeling in a good novel, then a walk-in-the-rain. Nothing worked

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powerless ?

powerless ?

the starting point for maturation of Christian faith: I admitted I was powerless…

meaning of Lent

meaning of Lent

to share your bread with the hungry and shelter the homeless poor

choosing life

choosing life

every morning the entire St. Pat’s High School would gather for “ranks” and begin the day together

pilgrims of hope

pilgrims of hope

In Lent our vision is renewed… a real cataract operation for every sense

what to pray

what to pray

after decades of full-time life and fruitful ministry, and a transformative dozen years as pope