Reflections
Calling to conversion as expression of caring love of God
The tender love of God is expressed as our immersion in Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, in calling us to conversion and in putting God’s demands into our hearts, regardless of the fact that we are often broken and not ready. The Gospel calls us to the fullness of life, even when lost and immersed in corrupted […]
Continue ReadingOn pure love of God
Have you ever been asked: “Do you love God?” Whatever we think, let us say that we do love God to some extent. Do not be afraid to say it. However, our love is not marked by the same intensity and willingness, the same recognition as to where God is and how to act to […]
Continue ReadingBaptism of the Lord
The great joy of the Christmas Celebrations has been flowing through the Epiphany to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, where it has reached its fulfilment. Here, at the bank of the River Jordan, the Only Begotten (not Created) Son of God joined those sinners who asked for the gift of conversion, […]
Continue ReadingHe came unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, He gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in His name. John 1:11-12
God became small for us in the Child Jesus, St Mary had conceived him by the Holy Spirit With love she caressed him. St Joseph looked upon him with humility of faith The shepherds received him with awe and simplicity With Joy they returned home. This Child is born for us. Let us embrace him […]
Continue ReadingGaudete Sunday- Joy as one of the fruits of God’s Loving Presence
If we were hungry for God, we would not have a problem understanding what Advent is about. If we lost God, we would appreciate him more. If we found God, we would never allow Him to be lost amongst many things. If we knew that forgiveness and reconciliation is possible, we would sacrifice ourselves for […]
Continue Reading‘Even now the axe lies at the root of the trees’ Mt 3:10
We are incomplete without God. In this life we are destined to live in tension between things on earth and in heaven. In this sense we are people of Advent. Advent characterised people of the Old Testament and strangely enough it is one of the main descriptions of people of the New Testament. Advent is […]
Continue ReadingWe experience Christmas when we experience Advent
We are given entire weeks to prepare our hearts for the special graces of Christmas. During this time the Church prays incessantly for the coming of Jesus. Advent is then a special period to focus our hearts for His coming down to earth: “Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above” (Is 45:8). The Church […]
Continue ReadingChrist is the King of the Universe
We belong to the vision of the world presented to us by Christ. In this vision we find our home. He makes us rooted in the Father and yet remain in the world. He brings stability and integrity to our hearts. He heals the deep wounds of our souls. In Him all the bleeding areas […]
Continue ReadingTamed by Christ
Christians are those people who have been tamed by the Lord, who followed him, who know His voice and taste of His Precious Body and Blood. Being tamed by the Lord, Christianity has changed the image of the world: challenged pagan customs and brought a new vision of culture based on freedom and respect, virtues […]
Continue ReadingIt is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment (Heb 9: 27)
In the month of November, let us find time to meditate on our lives from a bird’s point of view, from outside our feelings and desires. At the beginning, after making the sign of the cross and praying to the Holy Spirit, let us imagine ourselves, here in church, in a coffin put in […]
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