This first miracle of Jesus reminds us that in the present order of things, Divine Providence is leading us to a new order of human relations
hope
THE encounter
Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but an encounter
had enough ?
But remember where the chapter began: Elijah praying: Lord, “I have had enough. Take my life”
Christ the King
The fact of our limited time on earth brings a clarity to our vision helping us to keep the struggles of earthly existence in a broader, deeper, eternal and loving divine perspective.
here’s hoping
Hope begins in the personal meeting with a divine presence-made-flesh, and encountered in the messy and imperfect reality of our daily experience.
without fear
The experiences that feel like death are very often more like a birth offering different opportunities and invitations.
dear friends
…not the restoration of a familiar world order, but a new world where human achievements, personal successes and health are signs that point us beyond
stay safe
“All will be well”, clinging to the beauty of our humanity and allowing words of encouragement to rise up from our hearts.
rethinking Lent
The games we play with projects and goals, success, ambition and achievement are powerless to deliver the stability and happiness that they promise.
confident hope
While the visible present fear is a biological virus, the fact is that we humans face fear every day.
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sorrowful
Sometimes in the middle of the night, even without waking, I feel the cross with the figure, the dead Christ, and remember
cafe protagonist
Last year I suggested that people might like to take the initiative to organise gatherings at cafes and bar
Last Supper
“If the Eucharist is just a symbol, then to hell with it.”
Transfiguration
This Mystery of the Rosary opens the door between earthly routines and ordinariness and divine eternity and life.
walking together
Recent popes don’t speak much about the “kingdom” of God. Instead their language is new, fresh and relevant.