In 2004 I heard René Girard interpret this story of Susanna as one episode of many in scripture in which individuals are oppressed by ‘crowds’ - multiple other actors bent upon expulsion or worse
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Can suffering become our attraction?
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Recently a person commented. "During Mass whenever the priest reads this verse, 'Unless a grain of wheat fa
I want to applaud Brendan`s characterisation of D. Trump and share his anxiety about what his leadership bodes for the world in the coming years. But to think that the world is driven by Mammon and th
Thanks the Association of the Catholic priests for the wonderful and inspirational comments on the daily Mass readings. I find them very relevant in our day to today life. They have built me up spirit
I`m all for the change of heart referred to, though it may take a miracle for that to happen, as miraculous as for example Isaiah`s vision of lions and lambs lying down together, though I believe that
Wow... these beautiful reflection helped me to re-live the moments when God lifted me out of my self. I realize homilies should help people to lift themselves up in Christ. Thank you.
The gospel invites us to deepen our faith by looking at Christ crucified. That is what we implicitly mean by doing the 'Stations of the Cross.' When we gaze at the image of Christ dying on the cross w
Key Message:
Because of Jesus's work, we rock!!
Homily:
Once a mother was convincing her teen daughter to pray with clasped hands. The teenage daughter had her hand
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18 Mar 2024 – Monday of Week 5 of Lent
March 18 2024In 2004 I heard René Girard interpret this story of Susanna as one episode of many in scripture in which individuals are oppressed by ‘crowds’ - multiple other actors bent upon expulsion or worse
17 March 2024 – St Patrick’s Day – 5th Sunday in Lent (B)
March 17 2024Key Message: Can suffering become our attraction? Homily: Recently a person commented. "During Mass whenever the priest reads this verse, 'Unless a grain of wheat fa
17 March 2024 – St Patrick’s Day – 5th Sunday in Lent (B)
March 17 2024https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/viewpoints/st-patrick-shows-us-salvation-found-heart-world
America Magazine: LGBT Catholics and ‘disordered’ language: A biblical model for change
March 13 2024James Alison has some interesting reflections on the same lines. https://jamesalison.com/spirit-witness-and-learning/
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March 11 2024I want to applaud Brendan`s characterisation of D. Trump and share his anxiety about what his leadership bodes for the world in the coming years. But to think that the world is driven by Mammon and th
12 Mar 2024 – Tuesday of Week 4 of Lent
March 12 2024Thanks the Association of the Catholic priests for the wonderful and inspirational comments on the daily Mass readings. I find them very relevant in our day to today life. They have built me up spirit
Brendan Hoban: Sorry is still the hardest word for Sinn Féin
March 3 2024I`m all for the change of heart referred to, though it may take a miracle for that to happen, as miraculous as for example Isaiah`s vision of lions and lambs lying down together, though I believe that
10 Mar 2024 – 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B
March 10 2024Wow... these beautiful reflection helped me to re-live the moments when God lifted me out of my self. I realize homilies should help people to lift themselves up in Christ. Thank you.
10 Mar 2024 – 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B
March 10 2024The gospel invites us to deepen our faith by looking at Christ crucified. That is what we implicitly mean by doing the 'Stations of the Cross.' When we gaze at the image of Christ dying on the cross w
10 Mar 2024 – 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B
March 10 2024Key Message: Because of Jesus's work, we rock!! Homily: Once a mother was convincing her teen daughter to pray with clasped hands. The teenage daughter had her hand
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