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The fork in the road ahead

Jun 20, 2020

As we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, the road before us reveals a fork. One path ahead will take us to a familiar place – the world we left behind before the pandemic, which was probably the result of human beings encroaching into natural habitats.
Dying with dignity

Jun 20, 2020

The movie Million Dollar Baby tells the story of a young woman who becomes a professional boxer. Young, strong, and physically very attractive she captures your heart as, against all odds, she eventually rises to the top in her sport.
When Trump ‘triumphantly’ held up a Bible outside a church

Jun 14, 2020

A lot of things have happened since Pentecost Sunday, days after African-American George Floyd was murdered at the hands of several police officers in Minnesota. We witnessed in the media the peaceful protests and the riots, and then Donald Trump “triumphantly” raising a Bible in front of a church close to the White House (which someone suggested should be renamed the President’s Residence because of the racial overtones of the existing name).
A magnificent defeat

Jun 14, 2020

In his book The Magnificent Defeat, the renowned novelist and preacher, Frederick Buechner, takes up this question by focusing on the biblical character, Jacob. He, as we know, twice cheated his brother, Esau. Catching him hungry and vulnerable, Jacob buys his birthright from him for a meal.
We are all George Floyd!

Jun 07, 2020

Most of us must have been troubled by the news of what is happening in the US in the aftermath of the horrific death of George Floyd, who was killed by police officers.
Some advice on prayer from an old master

Jun 07, 2020

At the risk of being simplistic, I want to say something about prayer in a very simple way.
Imagining a new world this Pentecost

May 31, 2020

“Life is pretty different being in lockdown. We are in a pause and it feels very different not being able to engage with people, be in places where there are many people, you can hang out with other people,” he said.
Faithful friendship

May 30, 2020

At the end of the day, fidelity is not about now often you physically connect with someone but about living within a shared spirit.
Making a Difference: Lessons for Humanity from an Inspiring Pope on his 100th Birthday

May 28, 2020

Celebrating the Eucharist at St. Pope John Paul II’s tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica on the 100th anniversary of the saint’s birth (May 18), Pope Francis said in his homily that God loves his people, and in times of difficulty visits them by sending a holy man or a prophet.
‘Business as usual’ — or end of the neoliberal era?

May 24, 2020

One thing’s for sure – at least in the shortrun. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a great deal of upheaval. Tragically, many have lost their jobs, and new jobs will be scarce.