A final word on Zacchaeus from Fr. James Martin SJ.
Zacchaeus and those on the margins.
Sunday's Gospel (Lk 19:1-11)
The Gospel of Luke tells us the beautiful story of Jesus’ encounter with Zaccha
I have just now read Séamus and Pádraig above so I am well ready for Zaccheus in the morning. I have also read Pat's initial reflection and I know the whole thing depends on Pat. It is a shame we
It’s evident that Zaccheus had heard about Jesus. Wherever he heard this, it clearly intrigued him to the extent that he would lower himself (!) to climbing a tree. And now he discovers that it is n
Padraig, its good to talk, as they say, and its such a shame there is not more of us engaging on this site even if, on the odd occasion, we have to agree to disagree with each other as we have to do
Mark Patrick Hederman and John Feehan unbalanced our recent AGMs in different ways. Wednesday was different and better. It was almost Synodal in the way the Leaders took part! We concluded carefully.
Climb every mountain (or tree)
‘Zachaeus was a greedy little man. He cheated all the people in the land.’ The children sometimes sing that song during their preparation for First Confession. It
Thanks Mattie for an excellent report of what went on at the AGM.
My own feeling was that perhaps a keynote speech would be desirable on future occasions to focus the meeting on a few key points. And
Liam - you write:
"The official Church does not offer practical or concrete approaches to prayer and does not address the hungers experienced and the practical difficulties encountered."
But the offi
#7:
Paddy - Enjoy - and be challenged by - the yoga! For me, a mountain walk is enjoyable and challenging. And because we are incarnate beings, the body can be an encounter with the divine.
You say: "
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03 November, 2019. 31st Sunday (C)
November 3 2019A final word on Zacchaeus from Fr. James Martin SJ. Zacchaeus and those on the margins. Sunday's Gospel (Lk 19:1-11) The Gospel of Luke tells us the beautiful story of Jesus’ encounter with Zaccha
03 November, 2019. 31st Sunday (C)
November 3 2019I have just now read Séamus and Pádraig above so I am well ready for Zaccheus in the morning. I have also read Pat's initial reflection and I know the whole thing depends on Pat. It is a shame we
03 November, 2019. 31st Sunday (C)
November 3 2019It’s evident that Zaccheus had heard about Jesus. Wherever he heard this, it clearly intrigued him to the extent that he would lower himself (!) to climbing a tree. And now he discovers that it is n
27 October, 2019. 30th Sunday (C)
October 27 2019Padraig, its good to talk, as they say, and its such a shame there is not more of us engaging on this site even if, on the odd occasion, we have to agree to disagree with each other as we have to do
Annual General Meeting 2019 – a brief report
October 31 2019Mark Patrick Hederman and John Feehan unbalanced our recent AGMs in different ways. Wednesday was different and better. It was almost Synodal in the way the Leaders took part! We concluded carefully.
03 November, 2019. 31st Sunday (C)
November 3 2019Climb every mountain (or tree) ‘Zachaeus was a greedy little man. He cheated all the people in the land.’ The children sometimes sing that song during their preparation for First Confession. It
Annual General Meeting 2019 – a brief report
October 31 2019Thanks Mattie for an excellent report of what went on at the AGM. My own feeling was that perhaps a keynote speech would be desirable on future occasions to focus the meeting on a few key points. And
31 October, 2019. Thursday of Week 30
October 31 2019These readings taken together are beautiful. thank you for this wonderful reflection. Jesus is the Living Word I need to listen to today!
What about yoga and mindfulness?
October 30 2019Liam - you write: "The official Church does not offer practical or concrete approaches to prayer and does not address the hungers experienced and the practical difficulties encountered." But the offi
27 October, 2019. 30th Sunday (C)
October 27 2019#7: Paddy - Enjoy - and be challenged by - the yoga! For me, a mountain walk is enjoyable and challenging. And because we are incarnate beings, the body can be an encounter with the divine. You say: "
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