Civilians bear the brunt of the suffering in war. Of the big number of war victims, the most often neglected are children. Orphans throughout the world face many challenges: Malnutrition, starvation, disease, and decreased social attention. As the most vulnerable population on planet Earth, they have no one to protect […]
The impossible dream…
The celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany are now behind us. We are moving back into ‘ordinary time’… which is NOT so ordinary! As I was reflecting on this, the melody of a well-known song came back to my mind. It is that of The Impossible Dream from the film The […]
Epiphany, C
We often hear the Feast of the Epiphany being called ‘the Feast of the Three Kings’. Yet, the Bible does not mention that they were kings nor that there were three of them! But tradition goes on telling us this and telling us something else as well. Yes, it speaks […]
Mary, Mother of Jesus speaks of her life
In the video that follows, Mary, Mother of Jesus, speaks to us of the main events of her life as Mother of God!
International Day of Peace – 1 January
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. But on January 1st, the Church invites believers and all people of good will to pray for Peace and […]
Feast of Mary, Mother of God, C
« I will bless them… » Our reflection for yesterday – the last day of the year – was inviting us to ‘Count our blessings’. And our celebration today, on the first day of the New Year is all about BLESSINGS. The word comes back in different texts of the liturgy. In […]
The year comes to an end
At one time or another, you may have come across a poster with this text: « Count your blessings, not your troubles! » At the end of the year, it is a good thing to look back and see, and recognize, and REALize all that the Lord has done for us. On […]
Origin of the Christmas Crib
The Christmas Crib (crèche) dates back to St. Francis of Assisi (Feast October 4). It was in 1293 that the first crèche was celebrated in the woods of Greccio near Assisi, on Christmas Eve. There lived in that town a man by the name of John (Messier Giovanni Velitta), a […]
Christmas Vigil
« The tender mercy of our God will bring the rising sun to visit us, to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. » (Canticle of the Benedictus, Luke 1:78-79)
Feast of the Holy Family, C
I have a treasure. No, I am not afraid it will be stolen for it does not hold any silver or gold, nor any valuable currency. What I keep therein is a whole collection of texts and quotes – texts and quotes from many people, some long dead, others alive […]