The weekday Mass gospel readings over the last seven days presented various accounts of Jesus appearing after his resurrection to the members of his community. The common theme was their confusion and disbelief. Having witnessed Jesus’ unbearably cruel torture and death, followed by his burial, his disciples and close followers were lost and fearful, their dreams, hopes and expectations shattered…
On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.
I have recently officiated at several funeral services in quick succession. The cumulation was so exceptional that a friend of mine made a rather risqué comment: “People are dying to see you.” Usually, funerals are quite sombre events, and understandably so, as the family and friends bid farewell to someone who has been an indispensable part of their lives for…
“Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” In its essence, it’s a perennial question. Wrapped in different words and phrases, it has been asked in various forms since humanity developed the ability to reason. The existence of suffering has always been seen as something irrational, illogical and undeserved, so people have always tried to make…
I realised a long time ago that I lack the talent and skills to work effectively with children. I could barely hold their attention for a few minutes before they became distracted, bored, or fidgeted and yawned. I didn’t blame them; that’s just how children are, with their innocent and unfiltered honesty. So, it was quite surprising to discover later…