God is very close to us

by | Mar 21, 2022 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

My soul is longing and yearning for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out to the living God. Ps 83.3 We cannot presume simply that God will look after us if we almost neglect God. We are invited once more to pay attention to God. Lent is giving us a...

St. Joseph, a silent but strong presence

by | Mar 19, 2022 | Uncategorized

Behold, a faithful and prudent steward, whom the Lord set over his household. Cf. Lk 12.42 In the Scripture he is a silent man but nevertheless a presence that is strong, a presence that is faithful. He says yes to God and God’s will for his own life, just as Mary...

Lent is time for honesty

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

In you, O Lord, I put my trust, let me never be put to shame; release me from the snare the have hidden for me, for you indeed are my refuge. Cf Ps. 30.2,5 A reminder to us to reflect, to pause and to consider what kind of disciples we are becoming in Jesus Christ. We...