God’s messages come to us in all kinds of ways and forms. Through the ages, his messengers have proclaimed what they perceived as God’s message for people. Often, their words – translating Gods words – are an invitation to do something. This is the case with the apostle Paul as […]
1st Sunday of Advent, Year B – 2023-2024
We usually think that WE must be faithful to God – Faithful to believe what the bible tells us about him. Faithful to obey the 10 Commandments we have been taught. Faithful to pray every day. Faithful to help our neighbor as we should. But today’s 2nd reading gives us […]
32nd Sunday of Year C – 2019
We find ourselves in all kinds of situations – some of them bring joy, others, sadness. Encouraging experiences and dispiriting ones are all part of daily life. Smiles and tears take turns to express our contentment or our pain. When we look at what brings pain to us, we sometimes […]
31st Sunday of Year C – 2019
Every Sunday, we are given some Bible texts to reflect upon. They help us in different ways: teaching and instructing us, guiding and inspiring us. The 1st reading (Wis.11:22 – 12:2) and the Psalm (Ps.145:1-2,8-11,13-14) of this Sunday give us a description of God, they tell us what kind of […]
The Feast of the Ascension, Year C – 2019
In the people we relate to, there are many qualities we appreciate: honesty, kindness, thoughtfulness, readiness to help. But there is one which is especially precious: it is faithfulness. This special attitude which guarantees that we can count on people. They are reliable, they are there for us, so to […]
24th Sunday of Year B
When the word ‘GOD’ is pronounced, several images can come to the minds of different people. Each person has, in some way, his or her own God. Of course, everyone claims it is the ‘true’ God, yet he is perceived in many ways. Is it a question of choosing the […]
International Day of the Bible – 24 November
The First ‘International Day of the Bible’ was launched on November 24, 2014. Bible ministry groups across the country are asking people to read or promote scripture publicly or online at noon on Nov.24 in what’s been dubbed the first International Day of the Bible. « This is a very simple […]
Feast of the Holy Trinity, Year A
If you mention the word ‘TRINITY’ to a group of theologians, or to some Scripture scholars, they will probably give you some lengthy explanations. Exegetes, theology professors, spiritual authors will probably do the same. Definitions and explanations, are their domain. Expounding on concepts and themes is very much part of […]