One of our children's favorite songs is “Just a Spoonful of Sugar helps the medicine go down…” from the hit musical Mary Poppins! A little bit of kindness can go a long way when recovering from illness, Pope Francis once told a group of young patients. “Not only...
Marriage is the only school where you get the certificate before you start. In addition, it’s also a school where you will never graduate. You never get a break or a free period. Above all, no one is allowed to drop out. Indeed, you will have to have perfect...
As a child, my older sisters would tell me about, “the man in the moon.” The man on the moon has been known for being an abiding presence of care and protection from above. This thought came back to me when I heard of the death of Eugene Cernan. Cernan was the last...
SWSWSW-N! You're probably thinking what on earth do the letters above mean? Is it a typo? I heard this on the news on the radio this morning. It is the working motto of the chief executive of a call center. This is his mantra to his staff who are trying to generate...
Going into Exile: Exile must be scary! I can't help wondering about what life must have been like for the Holy Family after the departure of the three kings. We know the angel instructed St Joseph to get to the safety of Egypt. I wonder how safe it was? I suppose it...
Advent is Here...Is Mercy? Do advent and mercy fit together? As we know, Advent has begun, and we must do our best to embrace the special channels of grace that are going to come our way. The Father’s loving heart has plans for each one of us. We need to be open to...
The Immaculate Conception: Today we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate conception. Some years ago I came across this profound and moving meditation on the Immaculate Conception. I hope you enjoy it and I wish you blessed Advent to you all! ...
Is there Hope in Today's World: Sometimes hope in our world seems lost. You don’t need me to remind you just how unbelievably depressing current affairs can be these days. The endless news of terror and violence is certainly not helpful. As we enter a new...
Purgatory...What is it like? If like me you've often wondered what Purgatory might be like. Naturally, during this month of the Holy Souls, we may be drawn to ponder the supernatural reality which lies ahead. Think of how great it is to have one's young children...
Mercy and Death: We can pray that mercy and death go hand in hand. As we know, November, is the month of the Holy Souls. Apart from losing two older siblings since July and my beloved Godmother a year ago, I've had another stark reminder of the fragility of our...