Jesus invites us to look into our own lives and the lives of others for evidence of his presence and action. It might take a bit of detective work,
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just giving
I’ve been a part of a few great end-of-year gatherings in recent weeks and there’s always some great conversations
get yoked
Out of all of the alternatives for life, in my experience whole-hearted Christian living is the most effective way of lightening the loads of life.
a running shepherd
Since the moment sin entered the world humans have been running. We have been running away from God. But we forget that God is also running. God is running after us.
impossible? NOT!
Perhaps we have never really understood that the stressed existence that most of us think is a normal part of life on earth is not the way things have to be.
a new direction
Repentance means not only turning from what is bad, but also from many things that are good, but just not for us at this time
a no & a yes
When the angel left Mary the problems and challenges of this new stage of her life has just begun. She had to explain to her parents that she was pregnant
divine chatting
…but today as I read a different reflection came to mind, and I have no doubt that it was Jesus who planted the thought in my head
lip service
Words are important. We chatter all day without thinking responding to situations and comments in casual interactions.
my dwelling place
The psalm from today’s Mass is perhaps the best known of the 150 psalms giving direction and hope in the midst of daily struggles.
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living abundantly
I’m always happy to receive invitations for parish retreats or missions. My latest invitation is from the Catholic parish of Ponsonby / Herne Bay in Auckland.
An Invitation to begin the work and study year with a deepened appreciation of the presence and action of Jesus Christ, God-with-us, in every moment of the year ahead.
I offer these sessions, using the scriptures of the day as a starting point for encountering Jesus Christ in the reality of our lives. Each of the sessions stands alone, come to one or two or all as your time allows.
moving ahead
The discipline of daily writing keeps me alert to the presence and action of Jesus in my life every day.
truth seeking
A faith that is deeply rooted in friendship with Christ is adult and mature. It is this friendship that opens us up to all that is good
a conversation
a podcast conversation between Siân Owen RSJ, Merv Duffy SM & John O’Connor
the blessing
Nothing can take this peace from believers. Indeed, sufferings do not undermine but build up our hope,