Author Archives: John McKenna
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ Sunday June 2nd http://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/ 160. The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is observe on the Thursday following on the solemnity of the Most Blessed Trinity. This feast is both … Continue reading
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (02.06.13)
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (02.06.13) “I RECEIVED FROM THE LORD …” Spiritual experiences featured in the commentary for the 6th Sunday of Easter. This Sunday June 2nd. is the Feast of Corpus Christi. An extract from … Continue reading
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Polishing Our Stones
POLISHING OUR STONES Sometimes we need a magic wand, something supernatural and beyond us, to come and defeat what cannot be defeated. Our faith tradition abounds with rich images of hope, images that point precisely towards where that magic wand … Continue reading
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THE GAZE OF SHEER ADMIRATION
The older I get the more convinced I am that spiritual maturity lies in the simple capacity to admire – to admire beauty, admire talent, and admire youth, without trying to possess them. Ron Rolheiser, OMI THE GAZE OF SHEER … Continue reading
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SUICIDE – WHEN SOMEONE IS TOO BRUISED TO BE TOUCHED
Few things can so devastate us as the suicide of a loved one, especially of one’s own child. Ron Rolheiser, OMI SUICIDE – WHEN SOMEONE IS TOO BRUISED TO BE TOUCHED Suicide is a disease and the most misunderstood of … Continue reading
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BREATHING EMOTIONALLY
One of the things that made Henri Nouwen such a loved writer was his disarming honesty. He hid little about himself. Ron Rolheiser, OMI BREATHING EMOTIONALLY And one of the things that he was able to give voice to was … Continue reading
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Marriage (Same Sex) Bill
Marriage (Same Sex) Bill As the bulletin has already been done you are asked, via this page, to challenge this controversial bill. It would be helpful if you would write to Lord Luce to try to prevent the bill becoming law. The … Continue reading →