Heart speaks to heart
on 02-Oct-10 11:24
What we believe is not of our own makingbut a gift from God. Cardinal Newman at his beatification, has finally been acknowledged in his own country long after the rest of the world had discovered him. In Ireland also, we...
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Justice and Peace
on 18-Jun-10 11:22
The Kissing Cats captivated me when I first saw them on Pauline’s glass porch. After she made me a gift of them, I put them in my sitting room window, where neighbours, especially the children, often admire the handsome pair,...
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Answer to prayer
on 20-May-10 11:21
Answer to prayer Ronald Rolheiser seems to circle the world round and round with his helpful columns. The following extract is in response to the question about why prayer is sometimes not answered, given Christ’s firm promise: ‘If you ask...
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Helping others
on 15-Apr-10 11:18
When Iris Murdoch is exploring the Good in her marvelous novels, she can be obscure and at the same time inspiring. In the extract below, the Abbess of Imber Monastery, is advising Michael Meade, the leader of the extern community,...
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Called and sent
on 03-Apr-10 11:16
Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to him in Hebrew, ‘Rabbouni!’ (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, ‘Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my...
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