On 19 We are mindful of the certain fact that the Covid-19 virus is still circulating in society. Vaccinesprovide genuine protection against the worst effects of the virus, yet we recognise the legitimatefear on the part of some who otherwise...
The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us: 'To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven'. This idea of the seasons seems to fit very well, when we come to speak of our life-enhancing relationship with grandparents...
Xavier, you will probably never know fully the impact your becoming a Deacon and then, please God, a Priest, will have had upon all the people who know you. What you will know is that the impact will be all the greater if you're able to respond...
Unfortunately, this is not the first time and I fear not even the last in which we will have to deal with these explosions of violence and war in Holy Land. These outbreaks of violence will only leave more rubble, deaths, animosities and feelings...