Shortly after my ordination to the priesthood, almost 40 years ago, I was on a visit to the Discalced Carmelites in Avila, one of the cloistered nuns asked me: ‘Father […]

Saint Augustine, one of the greatest intellectual saints spent many years trying to understand the mystery of God. One day he was walking along the beach he saw a little […]

Some people are extremely shy. They find it very difficult in social occasions and almost die at the prospect of having to read in public or speak in public. They […]

We’ve come to the wonderful feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, which celebrates the journey of the Risen Christ into Heaven. Every time we pray the Nicene Creed, we […]

The story is told of a number of farm laborers on the Yorkshire dales, tending sheep flocks as Sunset approached. The barking of a faraway dog suddenly broke the quiet […]

All three readings from this Sunday have to do with the temple in Jerusalem. The temple was the central religious symbol and place for first century Jews; it was the […]

Jesus compares himself today to the voice of the Shepherd. What is it about a voice that affects us in such a unique way? There is big difference between reading […]

This story has been called the sunset road that turned to dawn. It’s one of the most genuine and realistic stories in the world. A lot of meaningful messages for […]

One of the highlights of a visit to the Holy Land is visiting Mt. Tabor the place of the transfiguration. It is a stunning place and while up there, you […]

Many of us would agree that life is an uphill battle.  When we hear about the difficulties and problems that others go through, we feel ashamed when we consider our […]