“You did not see this!” or “Did you not hear that?” “You have not done this?” or “You have not been there!” Whether in the form of a question, or an exclamation, many people do not like to be addressed in this way. Somehow, they perceive such words as an […]
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2020
When someone tells us something surprising, unusual, we may hesitate to accept what we hear. Seeing our doubt, the person speaking will insist and assure us that it is true. He or she may add: ‘You have to take my word for it!’ The scene in today’s 1st reading (Gn.12:1-4) […]
11th Sunday of the Year, B
The gospel accounts, especially that of Matthew, offers us many texts on the kingdom of God. The specialists on those gospel texts discuss among themselves about the meaning of this term: “the kingdom of God”. They generally agree that it refers to God’s special relationship with human beings, his presence […]
Ascension of the Lord, Year A
In the Bible, there are many texts which are truly beautiful. They are inspiring, encouraging, consoling. They give light, they provide strength, they bring healing. They can lead to the truth, instill wisdom, and enrich our daily life in so many ways. When I ask different people what their favourite […]
6th Sunday of Easter, Year A
During the years he spent with his apostles, Jesus had spoken very often of THE Father, HIS Father. I imagine that they had, somehow, got an idea of who he was… God, the God of their ancestors, and Jesus was his special messenger. But the HOLY SPIRIT…?… I ask myself […]