Some years ago, I read a book entitled The God of Surprises. * Today, I ask myself whether a book has ever been written under the title of: The God of Paradoxes! This thought came to me as I read today’s gospel text (Mark 10:35-45). The two apostles, James and […]
14th Sunday of Year B – 2024
Reading through the gospel texts, we find much to marvel at. We see Jesus who goes from town to town, preaching, yes, but also curing all kinds of sick people. Those afflicted with ailments and handicaps come to him to be made whole. Jesus restores them to health. Often, as […]
The Alphabet of Lent – Letter A
A for ABUNDANCE This is what each one desires, to own things, yes, but more still: to possess in abundance. We think immediately of money, material goods of all kinds. But one imagines also: excellent health, much power, influence over many people. To enjoy all that one can obtain and… […]
Giving Tuesday – 29 November
Giving Tuesday is a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World. Giving Tuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. Our global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of […]
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace – 6 April 2022
“Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be nurtured and trust can be regained. It is in our collective interest to harness the tremendous power of sport to help build a better and more sustainable […]
7th Sunday of Year C – 2022
Reading the texts of the Bible can stir up our imagination, or our memory… or both! The 1st reading of this 7th Sunday brought to my mind, as an echo, a saying that people sometimes use. People whose interpretation of truth and honesty is rather… stretching to the point of […]
29th Sunday of Year B – 2021
To render a service to someone, most of us would be ready to do so. But, to put oneself at the service of others… this is another proposition altogether! And this is precisely what the Lord asks of us! The gospel text of this Sunday (Mark 10:35-45) is quite clear […]
14th Sunday of Year B – 2021
Those who study the history of religions usually describe in detail their origin, the beliefs of different groups, their rituals, and the practices of their followers. They present the attributes of the deity, or god, often referred to in the plural as there are many supernatural beings invoked. […]
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2020
The 1st reading on this 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year A – Exodus 17:3-7) presents us with a scene known to many of us. The people of Israel complain that they have no water and accuse Moses of bringing them to a desert place. He, in turn, complains to the […]
5th Sunday of Year A – 2020
Language – of whatever nation or tribe – is made of words: short words, long words, simple words, difficult words. They are uttered, spoken, whispered, proclaimed, sung or shouted – we cannot escape them. They take on different shades of meaning according to the way they are used – in […]