THE CONVERSION OF A LIFETIME
A great light from heaven shone about him and a voice spoke, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” This how Saul, a persecutor of Christians became Paul, arguably one […]
Category Archives: Reflections
HOW IS YOUR ADVENT JOURNEY?
Advent is my favourite liturgical season for so many reasons. It provides an opportunity for seeing more of the nighttime sky and the stars. And the night sky plays such […]
Literature’s Impact
By Matthew Sottile, Editor By definition, literature consists of “written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.” The books we cherish move us to tears, educate youth, […]
Walking the Stations
Today, Christians around the world gather to mark Good Friday – a solemn celebration marking Jesus’ passion and death. As we listen to the words of the Gospel, we journey […]
Monday Lenten Meditation
The wisdom of Solomon is so obvious and irrefutable once someone has had the clarity and courage to express it. Clarity grows with the spirit of acceptance and the purifying […]
Remembering St. Polycarp and the Possibilities of Miracles
St. Polycarp was a leader of the second generation of Christians — that is, those who were not immediate eyewitnesses to the death and resurrection of Jesus. He was known […]
The Transfiguration of Jesus
Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone […]
St. Paul Miki and Forgiveness
The story of Paul Miki and the 25 companions who were martyred alongside him is quite striking. Hanging on the cross, moments before death, Paul continues to preach the Gospel […]
Ambassadors for Christ
Timothy and Titus were Apostle Paul’s contemporaries, and one could say: Paul’s co-workers, working alongside him, firstly allowing themselves to be touched by the Gospel message, and then attempting to […]
Love is a Living Thing: The Conversion of St. Paul
Imagine being so sure of yourself that you went after people who believed in Christ, determined to harass them and discredit this new religious movement. Imagine travelling from one place […]
Seeds of Faith 