To my words give ear, O Lord, give heed to my sighs. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God. Cf. Ps 5.2-3 Lent is time
Category: Reflection
Our phones can be like a ship to JonahOur phones can be like a ship to Jonah
Remember your compassion, O Lord, and your merciful love, for they are from of old. Let not our enemies exult over us. Redeem us, O God of Israel, from all
Turn our eyes to the least of our brothersTurn our eyes to the least of our brothers
Like the eyes of slaves on the hand of their lords, so our eyes are on the Lord our God, till he show us his mercy. Have mercy on us,
Archbishop Slattery: All our life, our faith and blessings are gifts of God.Archbishop Slattery: All our life, our faith and blessings are gifts of God.
When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. Cf. Ps.90: 15-16 A journey home
Lent: a call for us to become a new creation in ChristLent: a call for us to become a new creation in Christ
Answer us, Lord, for your mercy is kind; in the abundance of your mercies, look upon us. Cf. Ps68.17 Jesus calls the people who seem so unworthy. Our Lenten period
Archbishop Brislin: Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our livesArchbishop Brislin: Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives
The Lord heard and had mercy on me; the Lord became my helper. Ps 29.11 Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives, it’s meant to change
Bishop Peter Holiday: Following Jesus is the way of the CrossBishop Peter Holiday: Following Jesus is the way of the Cross
“When I cried to the Lord, he heard my voice; he rescued me from those who attack me. Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will support you.” Cf.
Bishop Duncan: Lenten season an opportunity to return to God’s mercyBishop Duncan: Lenten season an opportunity to return to God’s mercy
“You are merciful to all, O Lord, and despise nothing that you have made. You overlook people’s sins, to bring them to repentance, and you spare them, for you are
Does God allow suffering?Does God allow suffering?
Fr Carlos Mendoza-Álvarez OP will look at the question of how a good God can allow suffering and how those who suffer can hold on to hope. It is an