Category Archives: Feast, Holy Day

Palm Sunday (24.03.13) Seeing Others First Each Gospel’s Passion text is unique. Though Matthew, Mark, Luke and John may sound similar, each Evangelist’s text is his particular theology — a theology springing from years of reflection on the implications of … Continue reading →

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Used with the kind permission of Catholic Culture.Org The mystery of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan by St John, the Precursor, proposes the contemplation of an already adult Jesus. This mystery is … Continue reading →

Baptism of the Lord (13.01.13) The Gospels tell us what an important role John the Baptist played in the life of Jesus. The towering, fearless figure of John bridges the gap between the hidden life of Jesus and His public … Continue reading →

17-12-2006. Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser. Nearly twenty years ago, the renowned educator, Allan Bloom, wrote a very provocative book entitled, The Closing of the American Mind. As its title suggests, this isn’t a book that flatters contemporary culture. Part of our mind … Continue reading →

Commandments for Daily Life 2007-04-22 Almost thirty years ago, Daniel Berrigan wrote a little book that he entitled, Ten Commandments for the Long Haul. It was, in effect, a handbook of sorts on how to be a prophet in today’s … Continue reading →

Ordinary Time Last Sunday was the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, this marked the return, in the liturgical calendar, of that period known as Ordinary Time. What is Ordinary Time? The rhythm of the liturgical seasons reflects the rhythm of … Continue reading →

With  the Solemnity of Christmas now over it is now a time for reflection and for preparation for the coming period of Lent. The following article might provide you with some thoughts. SEARCHING FOR BETHLEHEM IN THE SOUL 2006-12-17 Nearly twenty years … Continue reading →