Author Archives: John McKenna
Praying for the Dead
Praying for the Dead 2001-11-04 Recently I received a letter from a woman asking me to explain the Christian teaching about praying for the dead. Her son had been killed in an accident and she had been dissuaded from attending … Continue reading
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ON NOT COMMITTING THE ORIGINAL SIN
ON NOT COMMITTING THE ORIGINAL SIN 2001-07-08 Theologian, James Mackey, once shared this story in a classroom: A man he knew was part of a hunting expedition in Africa. His group was camped in a jungle. One morning he left … Continue reading
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Prayer As Relationship. 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (27.10.13)
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (27.10.13) Prayer As Relationship At its core, prayer is about relationship. Relationship is defined as the way two or more persons interact. True altruism is an attribute of God. All human relationship has some measure … Continue reading
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THE DANGER OF RICHES
THE DANGER OF RICHES 2005-05-15 “Nobody gets to heaven without a letter of reference from the poor!” That’s an axiom attributed to James Forbes, the pastor of Riverside Church in New York City. He’s right. If Jesus is to be believed, … Continue reading
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“I DON’T KNOW WHAT SHE SEES IN HIM/HER!”
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time (20.10.13) “I DON’T KNOW WHAT SHE SEES IN HIM/HER!” It’s an often-heard expression. The inability to see as another sees can have many causes. An implication of the condemnatory expression is that the ‘the other’, … Continue reading
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THE MYSTICAL IMAGINATION
THE MYSTICAL IMAGINATION 2005-07-24 In her book, Sacred Heart, Gateway to God, Wendy Wright recounts her faith journey. She was a struggling Hollywood actress, more of an agnostic than a believer, when, while killing time one afternoon in a Los Angeles … Continue reading
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CATACLYSMS OF THE HEART
CATACLYSMS OF THE HEART 2005-11-27 There are times when the world unravels. Who hasn’t had this feeling? “I’m falling apart! This is beyond me! My heart is broken! I feel betrayed by everything! Nothing makes sense any more! Life is … Continue reading
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