Reading the texts of the Bible can be inspiring and enriching.We may see there some examples of people generous in living as God wants us to do.We may read about what we should do, or not do, to please God.But at times, we find all this rather demanding and difficult […]
World Day of the Sick – 11 February 2024
Earlier this year, the Vatican published Pope Francis’ message for the 32nd World Day of the Sick, celebrated each year on February 11. The Holy Father’s message for this year is entitled: “It is not good that man should be alone” – Caring for the sick by caring for relationships. Echoing the Holy […]
4th Sunday of Easter, Year A
If I pronounce the words: ‘The voice’, probably quite a few people will think of the television programme by this name. One characteristic of the programme is that those who are to judge the performers do not see them – they only hear, yes, their voices. This came to my […]
5th Sunday of the Year, A
Have you ever said to yourself: ‘If only I knew what God expects from me!’ The 1st reading of this Sunday (5th of Year A – Is.58:7-10) answers this desire. The very first line says : “It is the Lord who speaks…” The prophet Isaiah, God’s messenger, reveals to us what […]