Thursday of Week 13 in Ordinary Time Amo 7:10-17Mt 9:1-8 “Courage, my child, your sins are forgiven.” Some time back, a friend returned back home to spend time with her 12-year-old nephew, who was in his last stages of cancer. The family were struggling to come to terms with his illness. From shock, to hope,... Continue Reading →
11 May, Monday — Let us have an open heart to accept and courage to act
Monday of the 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 16:11-15Jn 15:26-16:4 “I have told you all this that your faith may not be shaken.” Today’s first reading had me reflecting on my own journey. When Lydia listened to St Paul, she must have been ready and willing so that the Lord opened her heart to accept... Continue Reading →
17 April, Saturday — On Doubt And Fear
Acts 6:1-7Jn 6:16-21 It is I. Do not be afraid. There’s an old trope, ‘The devil’s in the details’, that I’ve been ruminating over a lot this last week. Working out the fine print for any life decision is always daunting -- sometimes enough to put you off even pursuing it. Everyone wants the dream.... Continue Reading →