A meditation in eight parts of the Lord’s Prayer Part 4 Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ It is impossible to know God’s will with any certainty if we do not have a personal relationship with Him. What may this relationship be like, that may unlock, … More An Invitation and a Challenge
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ The Lord’s Prayer A meditation in eight parts of the Lord’s prayer Part 2 Hallowed be thy name At first glance it seems quite paradoxical to ask God that His name be Holy. Is not the God and Creator of all that exists holy? Is not God, our heavenly Father (see … More A Matter of Attitude
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Easter and its significance The Hebrew word for Easter is Pesach (in Latin and Greek Pascha) and means Passover, i.e. passing over. In the Old Testament the feast of the Pesach was the commemoration of the passing of the Israelites through the Red Sea over to the other side, when Moses … More Celebrating Pascha
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Christ is Risen! The angelic joyful message resounds upon all the eart We have left Lent behind us and have entered the brightness of the Paschal period, which brings home to us that neither pain nor the difficulties and the darkness of the present times have the last word in our … More Memory, freedom, perspective
We are living through unusual and odd times and it is important to try to see things clearly. We have to try and discern the events, which have so much affected our day-to-day life. We are flooded with information, sometimes with conflicting accounts and analyses and we must make sense of it all. Well, we … More The world is ours
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ The big picture Earth, wind, fire, water…are basic symbols which help us in making sense of our world. Some speak of the “theology of land” i.e. land that holds a divine promise; taken literally that may lead to very serious conflicts among different peoples in a given region. The narrative of … More Earth, wind, fire, water
Για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Unto us a child is born For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Is. 9, 6). God wishes us to be “sharers in … More GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Let us share our joy The Father is the wellspring of joy, the Son its manifestation and the Holy Spirit its sponsor. (Pope Francis). The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who meet Jesus. Whoever accepts his offer of salvation gets liberated from sin, sorrow, inner … More in the Church’s bosom
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Ora et labora The recognition of our need for God and His grace in our life (humility) and the exercise of the Presence of God at every moment of our life, as well as our focus onto the person of Christ constitute the foundation of a stable and prayerful attitude, according … More Work and pray
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ An affirmation of life and love In the late Middle Ages the Alchemists were striving to find the legendary philosopher’s stone in order to change base metals into gold and the “elixir of life” that would prolong life indefinitely. In our time, scientists struggle to discover the “unifying theory” that will … More Seek the grace of God
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