The homily today at Mass described a cascade of events that happens when a child is born. A man and woman become father and mother, boys and girls become brothers or sisters, parents become grandparents. Nephews, nieces, cousins and so forth. So a complex dynamic of relationships evolve. We realise therefore that one change, one... Continue Reading →
HELP IS AT HAND
HELP IS AT HAND DAY 289 OF 365 IN 2021 Luke 12:12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour and moment what [you] ought to say. Some politicians are known for their brilliant extempore speeches. They stand on podiums and seem to know exactly what to say. Whether it is with... Continue Reading →
LESSONS FROM THE FOOLISH FIVE
Sunday: November 8, 2020 Matthew 25:1-2 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise" Many people upon reading today's text lean straight away to the 'wise team of five' because of... Continue Reading →