waking up to our spiritual reality
I had the great fortune of being "introduced" to Sr. Clare Crockett of Derry, Ireland yesterday. This full length film available on YouTube, called "All or Nothing", shows the incredible story of one of the most approachable and heart-warming saints I've come across...I confidently use the word "saint" because after seeing this I have zero … Continue reading Our starring role
Each day we’re given is another opportunity to grow and to serve. We’re given different circumstances - sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s super hard - to do this within and there’s an extent that we’re expected to take our growth and service in each day. It’s tempting to fall prey to the ambition to grow … Continue reading Another link in the chain
We've recently spent time with Jesus as the "Bread of Life". In maintaining that Eucharistic theme, He's now relating himself to the other part of that last supper - the vine that produce fruit for making wine. This image of God being the vinedresser, Jesus being the vine and each of us being the branches … Continue reading we are the branches
We've all been asked the question, "if you won the lottery, what would you do?" It's a way of trying to get to what it is we really want, our unique recipe for happiness. Sure, there's a subtle lie in there that what we really want is unlocked with more money, but it starts to … Continue reading journeying to our perfect room
Think of a teenagers bedroom, complete with balled-up clothes and all kinds of remnants of unfinished activities strewn about. This "mess" is a lot like the state of our souls. The thing is, that bedroom is in total darkness - making it hard to realise there's even a mess there. We trip over things without … Continue reading a light and a picture
Today is the feast of the English Martyrs here in the UK. The gospel may be different based on where you live - but given the state of things throughout the world today, the message from Jesus is incredibly timely and relevant. We're all called to suffer. In fact, many are suffering right now, either … Continue reading It’s about time
We all know Jesus as the "Good Shepherd". One of the more memorable parables about the lost sheep teaches us how relentless Jesus is with each of us - how He'll never give up seeking us. In the parable from today's Gospel (John 10: 1-10), Jesus throws us a curveball when He is neither the … Continue reading the gate is the only way
So often we feel light as can be and are able to joyfully serve. Other times it's a slow, painful slog. As the journey gets harder, temptations set in - causing us to question our decision and beliefs. In today's gospel (John 6: 60-69), we're given a glimpse into what Jesus' disciples chose when they … Continue reading the standard of the cross
We all learned as children the amazing nature of caterpillars and how, through metamorphosis, they become butterflies. One thing completely transformed into something entirely different - and far more amazing (don't mean to offend those who prefer caterpillars!). Keep that picture & process in mind as we read through today's gospel (John 6: 52-59). My … Continue reading Nourishment for our souls
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