God delights in MercyApr 06, 2025
The prophet Michah speaks of God as “delighting in showing mercy” (Michah 7,18) and that sums up much of the liturgy of the 5th Sunday of Lent, the last before Palm Sunday, when we begin Holy Week Read more
A generous GodMar 30, 2025
All three Scripture readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent present meaningful aspects of the lavish generosity of God. Read more
It may bear fruit next year.Mar 23, 2025
As we journey in this Jubilee Year and in this period of Lent, let us work on even just one of these relationships. Let us be conscious that any reconciling of a relationship implies a healing of all our relationships. Read more
Transfiguration of the body - Transformation of the heart.Mar 16, 2025
Pope Francis invites us to consider migrants and refugees. As I reflect on the story of the Myanmar refugees, I become aware that it is they who converted me to embrace this journey of hope. I am coming down the mountain in silence. Read more
Lenten Reflection - A story is a powerful toolMar 06, 2023
Within the time it took for the choir to sing out the Easter Gloria, the plain wooden Cross was transformed into a beautiful 'flower tree' of Easter symbols. Read more
I give you a new commandment; love one anotherMay 11, 2022
Reflection - Fifth Sunday of Easter 2022
The gospel does not tell us the explicit plan. We are called to trust in God’s abilities, but after the Resurrection, we know how to do those actions that will assist God’s purpose. Read more
The joyful entry riding to His deathApr 06, 2022
The entrance into Jerusalem was planned, and followers or supporters hailed Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. We know he was riding to his death, but those present on that happy day were expecting something of this man: success, liberation from bondage, and who knows what else? Read more
Neither do I condemn youApr 03, 2022
The woman caught in adultery is inexplicably saved by Jesus from the mob with a blood lust for her life; Paul of Tarsus, who reveals the deep 'love affair' he has with God in the person of Jesus the risen one; The prophet Isaiah bringing hope to God's people in Babylon: these are encounters inspired… Read more
For anyone who is in Christ, there is a new creationMar 24, 2022
Just as the Eucharist reminds us of Christ's body and the promises he fulfilled in becoming a man and dying for us, the Israelites remembered that Moses led the people out of slavery in Egypt under the guidance of Moses. Memory is such an essential part of our relationship with God, and the events in… Read more
God has always called the shotsMar 18, 2022
Jesus came and turned this notion on its head. Scripture scholars explain how the Pharisees would not accept Jesus because he was not made in their image of the Messiah, the chosen one from God. Read more
The Transfiguration of the LordMar 10, 2022
The readings of the Second Sunday of Lent make us think back to the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan river when a voice declares, “ You are my Son the Beloved, my favour rests on you.” A wonderful spontaneous blessing falls on Jesus as he prepares for his ministry from God. Read more
A turbulent ministryMar 09, 2022
Spiritual writers have used the desert as a symbolic place where humans have to confront themselves, where they have to withstand challenges to their self-esteem, where they have to make the dangerous journey from counting on self to depending on God. All the time the emptiness of the desert, especially… Read more
Holy Week reflectionMar 08, 2022
Then, once again, he examined the torn, brown paper packaging, the handwritten name and address, and the towel itself, hoping to discover some hidden clue as to who the sender might be and what their intent was. Read more
Doing in order to deepenMar 02, 2022
As Christian people, we make an effort to become better people, that is, to become more like Jesus in the way we act and speak. We cultivate our relationship with God through extra prayer or making an effort to say our prayers better. We try to be more generous, that’s why Project Compass comes online… Read more
Reflection - A city draws its life from the seaJan 14, 2022
Traditionally, Mass is followed by a procession of boats carrying large baskets of flowers to be presented to St Peter. Its roots in the festival of Yemanjá (the god of the sea, often depicted as a mermaid) are evident, as her image is placed beside that of St Peter in the flower basket the men that… Read more
The Feast of Christ the KingNov 21, 2021
Reflection - The Feast of Christ the King
Just as people reacted to the princely Church, this same Church produced outstanding men and women who lived simply and prayed faithfully and stayed close to the earth and its people. They were and are a reaction to the ostentation of the Church. Read more