God’s ways are not our ways – we have been told long ago and we know it, perhaps… from experience! The prophet Jeremiah had certainly learned this from experience! The 1st reading of today is a good example of this (Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19). « Get yourself ready. Stand up!” With these words, […]
28th Sunday of Year A – 2020
It is quite surprising how often we can catch ourselves saying: ‘I hope that…’ ‘I hope that this will happen…’ ‘I hope that this situation will improve…’ ‘I hope that my child will soon get better…’ ‘I hope that my friend will get a promotion…’ Somehow, it seems that our […]
27th Sunday of Year A – 2020
At times, when reading a text from Scripture, you may stop short and ask yourself: ‘Is this really possible?’ The 2nd reading of this Sunday (Ph.4:6-9) could provoke such a reaction. Writing to the Philippians, the apostle Paul tells them: “Do not be anxious about anything.” The question cannot […]
4th Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2019
Many people are familiar with this English expression: “To hold on for dear life.” Its meaning is obvious: it involves holding on tightly to someone, or something, not to fall. Hearing this expression recently, I went on thinking that, in life, there are quite a few occasions when we must […]
1st Sunday of ADVENT, C
When walking on the streets, I observe people around. Even on the move, some are busy keying in a texto! Others are hurrying, running to catch a bus or rushing to meet a deadline. Sad to say, many people are walking with stooped shoulders and sad faces. Their steps seem […]