Unbridled ambition is problematic and resentment is exhausting. Love, generosity and forgiveness really is foundational,
Blog
by rote
Rote learning was a norm in my primary school days, repetition of the times tables, two times two equals four, three times two
mountains & roofs
. 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...
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
Latest Posts
on the road
As they plodded they had their backs to the place considered to be the preferred place of divine activity
the recognition
It is significant that Pope Francis has died in this Easter Octave
the morning after
Thanks to Suzi de Gouveia from Christchurch for sharing her Easter image above.
encountering Jesus
Set five minutes twice a day for the next eight days. Anticipate these encounters with Jesus
at the table
Some of our best family laughs happened at the table and some of our biggest fights too