Going Deeper
Write It Down
It just takes a few moments. The experts say that if you ‘write it down,’ you will remember it. Advent has begun. The word means ... Read More
Poor People
Fresco, by Fra Angelico, c. 1430s Pity those whose minds are closed, who only ‘see’ physical realities. Poor people: Those who say that there is no ... Read More
Sexual Values
The secular understanding of human sexuality holds sway – even in religious communities. Young people are told to beware pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs). ... Read More
The Beginning
Everything has a beginning. Everything has an end. It is not a bad idea to recall from time to time when we came into the ... Read More
From This Moment On
‘Jesus and the woman taken in adultery’ is proclaimed in John 8. Brendan Byrne S.J. calls it a ‘precious gem’ (Life Abounding, 144). In his ... Read More
Let Jesus be Jesus
Head of Christ by Rembrandt (Dutch, 1650s) Lent is upon us. Six weeks of Lent yields 42 days, plus the four days just gone, equals ... Read More