A question of trust

June 15, 2013
During the recent general election, we witnessed many citizens rising to the occasion to “protect” the integrity of the electoral process.

Always in a Hurry

Haste is our enemy. It puts us under stress, raises our blood pressure, makes us impatient, renders us more vulnerable to accidents and, most serio....

Francis turns the steering wheel of the church

Pope Francis continues to make waves in putting forward a new way of being church — well, not exactly a new way, but realising the vision of ....

Ordinary Time

In a marvellous little book entitled, The Music of Silence, David Steindl-Rast highlights how each hour of the day has its own special light and it....

Our Fundamental Option

Several years ago, at a conference that I was attending the keynote speaker challenged his audience in this way: All of us, he pointed out, are mem....

Pope condemns free market tyranny of economy

We live at a time when many people worship money and the free market. Bankers who lend money to an increasingly indebted population and free market....

Boldness with God

Some years ago, a woman shared this story at a workshop. She had a six-year-old son whom she had conscientiously schooled in prayer.

The Power of Praise, Gratitude and Affirmation

This is the season of praise and thanksgiving. We praise God for the gift of new life made possible by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Boldness with God

Some years ago, a woman shared this story at a workshop. She had a six year-old son whom she had conscientiously schooled in prayer.
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