One of this morning's Press cartoons reminded me of a moment of grace I experienced last weekend. Tragically my moments of grace too often get ignored or quickly...
confession
just do it!
For every one of us the term Sacrament of Confession, Penance or Reconciliation brings up many different responses reactions or feelings. Tragically there are many...
the God of mercy
Meeting the God of mercy in the Year of Mercy. It would be a great tragedy if all that we did during this Year of Mercy was to speak more about mercy and to be more...
a liminal life
The life of a Christian is lived most fully when it is experienced as a "liminal" existence, on the threshold of heaven. That's a great word "liminal", "occupying a...
on our knees
A few weeks ago I had a couple of hours' session with a dozen teachers in one of our Catholic High Schools. My brief was to present something of the beauty of the...
just do it
In a couple of hours I will celebrate the Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of the season of Advent. Since last Tuesday evening when we priests of the diocese of...
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living abundantly
I’m in Auckland this week offering sessions for anyone who is interested. I hope to see you. Share the word and bring a friend.
moving ahead
The discipline of daily writing keeps me alert to the presence and action of Jesus in my life every day.
the seekers
If the Magi had settled for seeking creature comforts, they would never have encountered the Lord.
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