Too often religion is presented as the answer to questions that no-one is asking. At The Meeting faith is presented as the adequate response to human existence.
friendship
in pairs
The one who fears to be alone will never be anything but lonely, no matter how much they may surround themselves with people
just living
In recent years I have had the privilege of being a part of an annual week-long vacation of friends in the north of Italy. This year 250 people of all ages took part...
friendship
With yesterday's gospel highlighting the new family of those living in friendship with Jesus, today's Feast of St. James the apostle reminds us that Jesus spent most of...
family & friends
In today's gospel Jesus really blurs any clear distinction between family and friends when he asks "who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" We often have unrealistic...
ultimate strength
Don't miss this encouragement in the heart of the second reading of today's liturgy. "My grace is enough for you: my power is at its best in weakness" 1 Cor 12 Our...
Monday morn
The gospel readings of each Sunday are a central part of the nourishment given in the liturgy which sets us up for the week ahead. Too often the gospel is not heard or...
meet Peter
I have a deep affection for St. Peter. I think I understand him well and I have a strong sense that he gets me too. This is why as a teenager I chose Peter as my...
on friendship
This month began with news of the Las Vegas tragedy with the loss of 58 lives and the wounding of almost 500 people A number of commentators have reflected that while...
i can’t not
Don’t get down when you hear this Sunday’s first reading. Jeremiah is having a bad day. He's a bit overwhelmed with the negative response he is getting when he passes...
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just one thing
they could have rushed back home to see the faces of their family and watch The Chase before dinner.
open the gates
For you are the living temple of God. Open up that temple, make it spacious, give it height.
be the first
With Christ we are freed from the trap of following every fad, fashion, celebrity or opinion.
so simple
These complications are very useful, and make the watch more… complicated.
get dressed
This divine dressing is not a lengthy process needing skilled tailors and holy-wardrobe assistants.