On kindness and forgiveness
“There are three things in human life that are important: the first is to be kind, the second is to be kind, and the third is to be kind.” (Turn of the Screw, Henry James) The world is full of bullies....
View ArticleA few thoughts on Misson Sunday
A Reflection on the Readings for World Mission Sunday (Specifically, Isaiah 53: 10-11, Psalm 33: 4-5, 18-19, 20, 22, Hebrews 4: 14-16 and Mark 10: 35-45) The Merriam-Webster online dictionary gives...
View ArticleThis Pilgrim’s Progress
Firstly, a couple of pieces of excellent writing, which I recommend to anyone with an interest in apostolic religious life: So, why do you have to be a Sister?? by Tracy Kemme, a Novice with the...
View ArticleShow me your faith
“Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:18) I have a firm belief that our faith should be visible in us – in our lives, in our actions, in our very...
View ArticleMercy, healing, and the intentionality of discipleship
I had meant to post yesterday, but life got in the way. So instead of a Sunday reflection, here is a Sunday and Monday reflection! Today’s Gospel, Luke 13:10-17, is one that I have a particular love...
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On Loving as God Loves
A Reflection on the Readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Specifically Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 4-7, 47, 51, Hebrews 7:23-28 and Mark 12:28b-34) Love of God, and Love of Neighbour...
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Nature’s Gloria
Can’t explain, there’s something strange about the early fall It’s comfort leaving me without a care I remain but everything around me hears the call And tonight I feel a change in the air A Change in...
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Water of life – renewal and refreshment
“As the deer longs for the running waters, so my soul longs for you, O God. Athirst is my soul for God, the living God.” (Psalm 42:2,3) Keeping with my nature theme of yesterday’s reflection, I want to...
View ArticleGot Joy?
I’m away on retreat from the 9th-14th, so this entry is being written before hand and will hopefully, as if by magic, appear on the 11th! I have to admit to looking forward to the prospect of no...
View ArticleThe healing touch
It’s been a while – for which I apologise! The following brief reflection stems from a more personal one I wrote recently, and posted here. How often does Jesus complete a healing miracle by laying...
View ArticleLearning from the flowers of the field
A personal Reflection stemming from today’s Readings. (2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Matthew 6:24-34) Normally, I like to reflect on the daily Mass readings before I attend, but sometimes it just doesn’t work...
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