A reflection on prayer as an engagement with reality.
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A reflection on prayer as an engagement with reality.
A reflection on the well-known parable of the father and his sons
A reflection on freedom, first broadcast in Lent, using the example of Jesus’ encounter with a rich young man.
Too often religion is used to justify attacks on bad behaviour. Here’s a different perspective: our acknowledged sin is our capacity for Jesus. This awareness is the birth of real self-esteem.
You might also find this 20 minute reflection helpful: Kath Petrie, Merv Duffy SM, Catherine Gibbs & Jason McTague in conversation with John O’Connor, reflecting on these readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Listen at this link.
Fr. John O’Connor speaks to over 100 18-35 year-olds a couple of years ago at the national Aotearoa NZ Hearts Aflame gathering.
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Kath Petrie, Merv Duffy SM, Catherine Gibbs, Jason McTague in conversation with John O’Connor considering the scripture readings for Sunday 29 August 2021 (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time).
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