Author Archives: John McKenna
THE STRUGGLE TO BLESS. 2007-10-21
THE STRUGGLE TO BLESS 2007-10-21 At workshop recently, as we were discussing the tension that often exists today between younger and older clergy, a middle-aged priest said: “I’d like to bless the younger priests, but they don’t want my blessing! … Continue reading
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OFFERING SANCTUARY FOR SADNESS
OFFERING SANCTUARY FOR SADNESS 2004-09-19 The church today, at least in the West, it is not a very happy place. Gone are the wonder and the joy of being young, the innocent laughter that so characterizes us when we’re still … Continue reading
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Cutting or Not Cutting Your Losses. 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (15.09.13)
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (15.09.13) Cutting or Not Cutting Your Losses What does the phrase ‘to cut your losses’ mean? A generally accepted definition is – to walk away from an investment of self, time, effort or money with … Continue reading
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THE STRUGGLE TO BLESS
THE STRUGGLE TO BLESS 2007-10-21 At workshop recently, as we were discussing the tension that often exists today between younger and older clergy, a middle-aged priest said: “I’d like to bless the younger priests, but they don’t want my blessing! … Continue reading
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FROM ASKING TO BE CARRIED TO HELPING CARRY
FROM ASKING TO BE CARRIED TO HELPING CARRY 2003-06-15 An icon is a holy picture, an image showing something of the divine. Perhaps the best icon to depict adulthood is a picture of a mother or a father carrying a … Continue reading
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23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (08.09.13)
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (08.09.13) Counting the cost and paying the price. You can measure a person’s commitment to a cause by what he or she is prepared to pay for it. We cannot hope to be genuine followers … Continue reading
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FROM ASKING TO BE CARRIED TO HELPING CARRY
FROM ASKING TO BE CARRIED TO HELPING CARRY 2003-06-15 An icon is a holy picture, an image showing something of the divine. Perhaps the best icon to depict adulthood is a picture of a mother or a father carrying a … Continue reading →