When Jesus acknowledges the reality of fear in our lives, he gives us a way forward
fear
all is well
While we say that fear is an emotion we don’t like and seek to avoid, many people seem irrationally attracted to what instills and aggravates fear.
the way of freedom
If you sometimes feel driven and trapped by your compulsion and activity you might find this reflection helpful
yes but
We might even justify our resistance by suggesting that if we keep on with our current projects for a bit longer we will be able to give Him much more in the future.
never be afraid
It is 40 years ago today that my paternal grandfather William O'Connor died. Grandad spent the last few weeks of his life not on the Gray's Corner Farm where he had...
facing fear
The liturgy of Good Friday gives us an opportunity to face our greatest fear, the fear of death.
fear OR love?
I suspect there are few people for whom a Godmother has been as significant as my Godmother has been for me. When my parents died (2009 & 2010) I reminded Kay that...
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truth seeking
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a conversation
a podcast conversation between Siân Owen RSJ, Merv Duffy SM & John O’Connor