Six words…A short and reassuring sentence: “It is I; don’t be afraid” (John 6:20).This is enough to reveal a presence, to give back security.This is what they needed, the apostles, on that night.In their boat, they were struggling against “a strong wind blowing as the waters grew rough” (John 6:18). […]
The Alphabet of Lent – Letter C
C for Calm Daily life often brings much to upset our plans and shake us. All that we had foreseen to do and all that suddenly comes up – this is all too much. And apart from all the activities of the moment, there are those that we must foresee. […]
21st Sunday of Year A – 2023
QUESTIONS: there are all kinds of them, they are countless. There are short questions, easy; others are intricate, or vague. Some are intriguing, others are disturbing, they make us feel uncomfortable. People ask us questions, of course. Life also asks questions of us, often difficult questions. And even… God asks […]
4th Sunday of Easter, Year B
The gospel of this Sunday (4th Sunday of Easter, Year B – Jn.10:11-18) is well known with its text on the Good Shepherd. The words of Jesus are familiar and the picture they suggest to our minds is one similar to the picture here – a man concerned about his […]
13th Sunday of the Year, C
Reading the gospel text for this Sunday (Lk.9:51-62, 13th Sunday, Year C) someone could explain with a touch of humour: “This is a mixed bag!” Indeed, we find in those few verses all kinds of ideas. More than one theme is presented to our reflection: • Jesus resolute march […]