Category Archives: Ordinary Time

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (09.06.13) The scripture readings today prompt us to reflect on death and resurrection. We have many fears, but perhaps our fear of death is most poignant. To fear death is natural and understandable. The separation … Continue reading →

Inside a little book entitled, THE THOMAS MERTON POEMS, J.S. Porter wrote the following piece. Ron Rolheiser, OMI THE DREAM OF FEWNESS There’s too much of everything books, stars, flowers. How can one flower be precious in a bed of … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Weekly Reflections from the Archdiocese on the theme of each Sunday of the year http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/ 6th Sunday of Easter (05.05.13) UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES Can you recall having a spiritual experience? Were you aware at the time of it being a spiritual … Continue reading →

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 suffered … Continue reading →

What is Ordinary Time? The rhythm of the liturgical seasons reflects the rhythm of life — with its celebrations of anniversaries and its seasons of quiet growth and maturing. Ordinary Time, meaning ordered or numbered time, is celebrated in two … Continue reading →