W for Wonder There are words which, while having the same spelling, can have different meanings. This is the case with the word: WONDER. One can be wondering in the sense that he/she is asking questions about a certain thing. He is wondering about the truth of a statement, while […]
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B – 2023-2024
Going on an excursion in unknown territory, people used to take with them a compass. This small instrument was meant to guide them on the way – it would show them how to guide their steps to reach their destination. Nowadays a new kind of instrument is available with the […]
Diwali 2021
This year from November 2th to the 6th, our Hindu friends, neighbours and colleagues are celebrating the feast of DIWALI, « the festival of lights ». The festival spiritually signifies the victory of good over evil. Ahead of the feast, people clean and decorate their homes and offices. They light up lamps […]
20th Sunday of Year B
Going through the readings of this Sunday (20th Sunday of Year B), I am surprised at the number of… recommendations… injunctions… commands… we are given to take into consideration! I note but a few and I find them… quite demanding… “Leave your folly and you will live, walk in the […]
16th Sunday of Year A
There is so much that is wrong in our world today, is it not so? The powerful bring suffering to the weak. The selfish – legions of them – grab all they can. The rich keep adding to their share while the poor have to manage on what they can […]
Diwali
This year from November 11th to the 15th, our Hindu friends, neighbours and colleagues are celebrating the feast of DIWALI, « the festival of lights ». The festival spiritually signifies the victory of good over evil. Ahead of the feast, people clean and decorate their homes and offices. They light up lamps […]