“SUFFER THE PARENTS TO BRING THEIR BABIES TO ME”
PREAMBLE O.k., I’m going to be doing a little experiment for today’s reflection [relax, it’s not mandatory and I’ll do... Read More
“BABYLON” AND “SALVATION FROM TECHNOLOGY” – THE RISE OF GLOBAL IDOLATRY
PREAMBLE Today’s reflection combines two entirely different themes, but not at all unrelated: (1) warnings on the rise of global... Read More
FORGIVING ONE’S BROTHER OR SISTER “FROM THE HEART”
PREAMBLE Today’s Gospel is a nice follow-up to yesterday’s reflection on Jesus’ teaching about how we should interact and deal... Read More
WE NEED TO STOP MURDERING EACH OTHER WITH GOSSIP
PREAMBLE If you are among that still relatively small group of people reading my Daily Reflections, you will have noticed... Read More
WHY JESUS TOLD US WE NEED TO HATE OUR LIFE (IN THIS WORLD)
PREAMBLE Spiritual truths and experiences are not easily communicated using symbols and words. Sometimes it is necessary to “shock” someone... Read More
“HE IS YOUR GLORY, HE, YOUR GOD” – FROM THE 1st READING
PREAMBLE Tell me this: If you’re standing with your back to a bright sun looking into a mirror angled at... Read More
A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF EVIL CONTAINED IN THE GUARDIAN’S SATURDAY EDITORIAL
PREAMBLE Islanders rely on what they read in the Guardian and Journal-Pioneer – as well as what they hear or... Read More