The text of today’s gospel presents us with people who have come to John the Baptist with the desire to be baptized by him (Luke 3:10-18). We are told that they are asking themselves questions. “The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts…” What they were […]
The Alphabet of Lent – Letter Y
Y for Yeast Some people dream of doing great things in life. Many want to achieve some worthwhile goal. Others try to distinguish themselves with important achievements. There is nothing wrong with this – on the contrary, it is important to have some ideal in life. But this should not […]
International Day of Happiness – 20 March 2022
The International Day of Happiness is observed every year all over the world on March 20 to highlight the importance of happiness in the lives of people. The day recognizes happiness as the one of the most important need of human being and also highlights why it is essential to […]
Giving Tuesday
As an organization, GivingTuesday promotes the concept of radical generosity— »generosity not as a benevolence that the haves show to the have-nots but rather an expression of mutuality, solidarity, and reciprocity. » To that end, they execute several year-round activities to support the generosity sector around the world. GivingTuesday has a global […]
2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2019
Today’s gospel text (Jn.20:19-31) is rather discrete in terms of the apostles’ reaction to Jesus sudden appearance to them on Easter Sunday. John simply tells us that “The disciples were filled with joy.” In his telling of the same happening, Luke says that they were “in a state of […]
17th Sunday of Year B
Let us say that you go to borrow from your neighbour some cooking oil to cook a dish. Does it happen often that instead of giving you the small amount you ask for, the neighbour gives you a much larger quantity? Or, if a man goes to a colleague to […]
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 […]