Many of us have a collection of pictures and images. Some people hold on to photos of past holidays with family and friends. Others may have old cuttings from magazines about cinema stars, or athletes. Others still may have religious pictures of different saints. But there are other kinds of […]
Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Year C – 2022
Since the beginning of the Christmas season, we have been looking at a child in a manger, or, looking at this new-born held close to her heart by his mother. Personally, this has led me to think at what God… did NOT do! We usually contemplate what God has done, […]
Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Year B – 2021
During this festive season of Christmas and the New Year, we exchange good wishes, all kinds of them. Phone calls, Christmas cards, emails, messages on Messenger or Twitter – all the platforms are good If they serve our purpose: that of sending to others our wishes for their health, happiness, […]
15th Sunday of Year A – 2020
There is a proverb that says: “There is no deafness worse than that of the one who does not want to hear.” Jesus’ words as he concludes his parable in this Sunday’s gospel text (Mt.13:1-23) could be addressing this condition: He says: “He who has ears to hear, let him […]
Ash Wednesday, Year A – 2020
An unusual day, especially for people of the 21st century. But on this day a special message is addressed to us – a message that is altogether demanding and comforting. It is an invitation, would we say… a petition from God? He speaks to us in a direct and personal […]
Ash Wednesday, Year C – 2019
“Who knows?” We often hear this expression in different contexts. It is sometimes used when inquiring about a possible event. One may wonder about the outcome of a given project and asks someone about it. The answer comes: ‘Who knows?’ A person may inquire about the intention of a […]