More Reflections

As the days lengthen and a sense of renewal fills the air, many of us turn our attention to the annual ritual of ‘Spring Cleaning’. And this can take many forms. It often involves us taking a look in our wardrobes and having a good sort out – putting away the things we will no… Read more

How often have you heard people say that heaven is just “pie in the sky when you die”, a fanciful idea that distracts us from the more important concerns of everyday life? This is ironic when we remember how experiencing heaven in the midst of everyday life prompted so many people in the Bible to… Read more

The American poet Emily Dickinson wrote these lines about the theme of hope: ‘“Hope” is the thing with feathers that perches in the soulAnd sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.’ The poem speaks of the human capacity to keep on believing, to keep on hoping, despite life’s worst circumstances. It… Read more

I imagine that, like me, you have been moved by the death of Pope Francis and the response to his life and leadership. His emphasis on the mercy of God, his humility, and his concern for the poor and marginalized have been highlighted and admired. ‘The world tells us to seek success, power and money;… Read more