Blessed John XXIII’s Decalogue
Having just moved house this weekend, I find myself in an area with about 3 different Catholic parishes almost equidistant from my new home. Two of the parishes are familiar to me so I thought I’d try...
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View Articleavoiding accountability, refusing responsibility
The events of Holy Week present us with one of the most universal weaknesses to result from The Fall – the tendency to point the finger. The similarities between The Fall and the Passion and Death of...
View Articlesubverting shame – a symbol of love
Crucifix laid out for Good Friday veneration. Shame is a lie. Likewise, discouragement is a device of the evil one and must be seen for the deception it is. Shame is our instinctive response to an...
View Articlethe harrowing of hell
An empty tabernacle In churches around the world today, the Tabernacles are empty. The Lord Jesus, who makes Himself truly present to us in the form of bread and wine and dwells Sacramentally among us...
View Article“Salvation”… a song I wrote about the hope that the Resurrection gives me
Many years ago I was in an awkward situation. It was Easter Sunday and I hadn’t been to confession in a long time. I had been struggling in faith and in life for a little while and here I was at Easter...
View Articlebad behaviour – piers morgan shows complete disregard for civility
Honestly, I find it hard to believe this guy still gets airtime. His behaviour in the clip below is absolutely appalling. Piers Morgan and Suze Orman bullied and browbeat their way through a 15-minute...
View ArticleDid not our hearts burn as He talked to us on the road? An Eastertide...
This beautiful Emmaus Painting can be purchased as a print from the original artist, who has other work for sale also: http://www.emmauspainting.com/ I LOVE the Emmaus pericope. Our human experience is...
View ArticleAddicted to numbing agents
The experience of dining alfresco on a fine day with a light meal and a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc … perhaps with laptop opposite me on the table, or with a good book in hand. This was something I...
View ArticleSonnet of Self-Dedication
Otherwise entitled: “Prayer of a Postulant.” This was written during my Postulant year – but the themes hold true even out here in lay life. Perhaps even more than at the time of writing. - – – – -...
View ArticleBlessed John XXIII’s Decalogue
Having just moved house this weekend, I find myself in an area with about 3 different Catholic parishes almost equidistant from my new home. Two of the parishes are familiar to me so I thought I’d try...
View Articleavoiding accountability, refusing responsibility
The events of Holy Week present us with one of the most universal weaknesses to result from The Fall – the tendency to point the finger. The similarities between The Fall and the Passion and Death of...
View Articlethe harrowing of hell
An empty tabernacle In churches around the world today, the Tabernacles are empty. The Lord Jesus, who makes Himself truly present to us in the form of bread and wine and dwells Sacramentally among us...
View ArticleIf you have left religious life…
… do you feel a little lost, or a little alone? Please allow me to share with you a little of my own baby steps in this area, and tell you about a wonderful service you might find helpful as you take...
View ArticleBlessed John XXIII’s Decalogue
Having just moved house this weekend, I find myself in an area with about 3 different Catholic parishes almost equidistant from my new home. Two of the parishes are familiar to me so I thought I’d try...
View Articleavoiding accountability, refusing responsibility
The events of Holy Week present us with one of the most universal weaknesses to result from The Fall – the tendency to point the finger. The similarities between The Fall and the Passion and Death of...
View Articlethe harrowing of hell
An empty tabernacle In churches around the world today, the Tabernacles are empty. The Lord Jesus, who makes Himself truly present to us in the form of bread and wine and dwells Sacramentally among us...
View ArticleIf you have left religious life…
… do you feel a little lost, or a little alone? Please allow me to share with you a little of my own baby steps in this area, and tell you about a wonderful service you might find helpful as you take...
View ArticleBlessed John XXIII’s Decalogue
Having just moved house this weekend, I find myself in an area with about 3 different Catholic parishes almost equidistant from my new home. Two of the parishes are familiar to me so I thought I’d try...
View Articleavoiding accountability, refusing responsibility
The events of Holy Week present us with one of the most universal weaknesses to result from The Fall – the tendency to point the finger. The similarities between The Fall and the Passion and Death of...
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