When words don’t come easily it could be that I (and maybe you too) don’t need more words.
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standing by
When the night has come, and the way is dark… No I won’t be afraid… Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
the splendid light
Dante helps us to live a fully human life, emerging from the dark forest in which we lose our bearings and the sense of our true worth.
say the word
Do I accept my own perception of myself, or do I believe that God’s more positive view of me might be the one to trust?
the pathway
The cross does not mean that I should simply put up with suffering, becoming co-dependant on a grossly unfair situation
inclusivity
The church is not called to be a place where every person easily feels effortlessly at home, but an environment of growth for people who seek maturity of faith.
even at night
And best of all, this happens for the disciple not only throughout every day, but “even at night”
yes YOU !
Paul is not too interested in who they think they themselves are. Instead he wants them to know who they are from God’s point of view.
the way together
So the work of the preparation of the homily, and the work of listening, and the work of communicating, belongs to all the people
it’s not boot camp
Let’s turn away the fundamentalists who propose a life of artificial asceticism, far removed from Christ
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growing young
A simple experiment will give a more personal experience of the life that is on offer.
sky gazing
The disciples were full of joy at the Lord’s definitive departure. We would have expected the opposite.
farm time
Now there’s a sabbatical inspiration: learning to wait. Yes I might plant seeds, but God brings the harvest.
ponderings
There people gather on their own turangawaewae, the place where they stand, lead and are most at home
an unexpected gift
Without a doubt the highlight of these days has been the response to my invitation