Rich, deep, and enlightening are the words I would use to describe the text of today’s 2nd reading (Ephesians 1:3-14). Paul is writing to the first Christians of Ephesus, and he has much to tell them – much about God and much about themselves. Reading again this long reflection, I […]
12th Sunday of Year A – 2020
In prayer, saints of all times have said all kinds of things to God – at times surprising things! You wonder… Think of St. Philip of Neri who, with his usual sense of humour, would tell God: “Lord, beware of Philip, before the day is over he could have betrayed […]
Baptism of the Lord, Year C
During the Christmas season, we have been exchanging gifts of all kinds. Gifts – small ones and bigger ones, ordinary and more unusual, wrapped in colourful paper and ribbons. Some of them have brought delight, others we may have politely shown pleasure at receiving them but… we may have found […]
International Angelman Day – 15 February
People with Angelman Sydrome have the same basic wants, needs, hopes and dreams as anyone else – a need to feel loved, valued and included, and to experience caring and understanding relationships with family, friends, peers, teachers and their community. An exceptional gift that those with Angelman syndrome usually offer, […]