Prudent, Not Prudish
The Lord comes to Solomon in a dream and asks him what he desires. Solomon responds: Give your servant a heart to understand how to ... Read More
‘Realistic’ ‘Fantastic’
‘I don’t know how to pray.’ Of course you don’t. ‘Seriously, I can’t pray.’ Of course you can’t. St. Paul proclaims the truth: The Spirit ... Read More
Throw me. Sow me
Matthew has five great discourses. Chapter 13 is number three. It is ‘chock-a-block’ with parables. In my opinion, the ‘Parable of all Parables’ is the Parable of the Sower (Matthew ... Read More
Addictions
Modern life is replete with addictions. Alcohol takes its toll. Illicit drugs kill. Pornography is plentiful, accessible and destructive. Experts say that the gambling addiction is ... Read More
Failure & Fall
The experience of success is important. Joy is the word that comes to mind. However, it just may be that the experience of failure is ... Read More
Prayer as Panacea
Strategic plans are helpful, but they are not a panacea: The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest ... Read More
Lest We Forget
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) bequeathed to the Church a way of thinking that has proved perennial. He brought together faith and reason in the search for ... Read More