Category Archives: Lent/Easter

As Jesus was dying, the Gospels say that Mary, his mother, stood under the cross. What was she doing while standing there? Ron Rolheiser, OMI STANDING UNDER THE CROSS On the surface, it seems she wasn’t doing anything at all: … Continue reading →

God comes to us and is present in realities that we cannot easily manipulate, engineer to our benefit, or distort so as to self-determine their meaning. Scripture has various ways of expressing this, but one cryptic phrase (that I very … Continue reading →

2nd Sunday of Lent (24.02.13) Motivation Motivation is the firing-pin for the choices we make. What motivated Jesus to invite Peter, James and John to climb the mountain with him on the occasion we know as ‘The Transfiguration’? The simple … Continue reading →

Sunday Reflection 1st Sunday of Lent (17.02.13) Temptation! The one subject we know too well is temptation! Every person born experiences temptation throughout life as an inescapable companion. Sometimes temptation takes a back seat, but never quite disappears. At other … Continue reading →

Praying in Secret In today s Gospel, Jesus says, pray in secret. When you fast, don’t look gloomy: wash your face, comb your hair, put on a clean shirt. Don’t worry about getting praised by the world. God sees your little … Continue reading →

Reflection. 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (10.02.13) What can we learn from today’s scripture readings! We hear about three men who did great things for God – Isaiah, Paul and Peter. Yet, strange as it may seem, each of them … Continue reading →

Question: Why Don’t Roman Catholics Sing the Alleluia During Lent? Throughout the liturgical year, the Catholic Church makes certain changes to the Mass to reflect the liturgical season. Next to the change in the color of the priest’s vestments, the absence … Continue reading →