World Human Spirit Day is observed annually on February 17 as a day to encourage mindfulness through meditation; to get us to form the habit of constant reflection as a way to feel content in our pressure-filled society. According to Daniel Helminiak, it’s “a respected philosopher in the space of […]
2nd Sunday of Year A – 2020
To SEE – To LOOK – To RECOGNIZE. This is the invitation addressed to us in today’s gospel text (Jn.1:29-34). In only 5 verses, the words ‘look’ and ‘see’ are used 4 times – the message is rather obvious! Seeing… our eyes are constantly busy with this activity. Countless things […]
1st Sunday of Advent, Year A – 2019
Many people resent being told what to do! And… we know that the giving of advice is not always welcome. Of course, much depends on who gives the advice! During the period of Advent starting today, the Scripture readings often remind us about living with careful attention. We are told […]
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 […]
4th Sunday of Lent, Year A
Strange things happen among us, people. Something good can be done for someone and the person who benefits from the good deed is penalized for it! It should not surprise us – this is what happened already in the time of Jesus. We see it in today’s gospel on […]