A dramatic vision of an apocalyptic set of events, from natural disasters of biblical proportions to wars and political upheaval, set the scene two weeks ago, on the First Sunday of Advent. Although terrifying at first hearing, in biblical times, it was invoked as the means of consolation to and liberation of the oppressed and the helpless. It was combined…

Today’s gospel began with quite a detailed list of people in charge of various lands or holding certain influential positions. I wonder how much you know about each of those people, or the regions they were in charge of, or the positions they held – such as a tetrarch? Let’s be honest: unless you have a degree in biblical studies…

Having seen the most recent devastating floods in parts of Poland, Spain and the UK, on top of the overall gloomy outlook, I find the words of today’s gospel, uttered some two thousand years ago, uncannily topical: “There will be […] on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people…

Once, after a three-hour long drive, I finally reached my destination in the middle of nowhere. It turned out to be a ‘Pay and Display’ car park with a ticket machine. To my horror, it was taking coins only. My problem was that I had practically stopped using cash, preferring cashless payments as they’re more convenient to use and lighter…

When a month ago the date of King Charles’ coronation was announced, most of the population of the United Kingdom reacted with a great shrug of their shoulders. While there are staunch monarchists on one side and vigorous republicans on the opposite side, most of our fellow citizens are really indifferent to all things royal most of the time. I…