Do not stop dreaming…
Sometimes we’re asked the question: What is your dream for the world ? When looking at our Book of the Institute, I was once again...
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Spirituality
- Jul 26
Inspirational Phrases…Leading to Prayer
Spirit of God, may we become more like Jesus who reaches out to us and says ‘Learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart’. Mt...
- Jul 16
"We are so old..."
“We who are old…oh, so old…” These lines from a poem that we learned in school long ago, by the poet W.B.Yeats, often come to my mind,...
- Jun 18
As he was walking by the sea… ‘He said to them, follow me’ Matt. 4:20
Have we ever thought about the many times we hear of Jesus walking in the Scriptures? ‘He came towards them walking on the water’ Matt...
- Jun 3
I am the vine, you are the branches John (15:1-8)
In his teaching Jesus used many images from nature. In this passage he offers us a very personal invitation to make our home in Him, as...
- May 31
31 May… Anniversary of Nicolas Barré’s death
Shortly before his death, Nicolas Barré was asked about the shortest phrase in Scripture that could be used for a sick person. His reply...
- May 21
The Spirit of Jesus
Recently I came across a sentence that puzzled me: “The time after Easter… is a time for a faith permeated, not just by the Holy Spirit,...
- May 13
Presence of the Holy Spirit
It is only when we welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit that we have the freedom, courage and strength to proclaim through our lives...
- Apr 30
Through Confusion to Hope
There is an air of utter confusion and bewilderment about the reaction of His disciples to news that Jesus is Risen. Hearing that Someone...
- Apr 23
The Easter Seed
Jesus showed his disciples his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace...
- Apr 9
New Frontiers
“Missionaries have always gone with Christ to new frontiers, while the Holy Spirit pushed and proceeded them” the Synod Report reminds...
- Apr 1
Jesus is Risen
The women went with great joy to tell the Good news: Jesus is Risen. (Matt. 28:8) Easter is the central event of...
- Mar 25
Holy Week
This week is known as Holy Week in the Christian world and indeed for many good reasons. The week starts with Palm Sunday when Jesus made...
- Mar 11
The more troubled the world becomes, the more important it becomes to be optimistic….
Many people today avoid national and global news. The awareness of how wretchedly human beings treat each other leads us to hopelessness...
- Mar 8
Let's celebrate Women
‘On International Women’s Day, I think of all women: I thank them for their commitment to building a more humane society, through their...
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