John

“Beautiful are those whose brokenness gives birth to transformation and wisdom.” On the 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C, the readings invite us to reflect on faith, transformation, and God’s promises. These themes help us to grow closer to God during Lent. The readings invite us to work with the Holy Spirit to transform our lives be renewing them during Lent so that they radiate … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.03.25

“The devil catches most souls in a golden net.” Lent begins with a reflection on the Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. The Church assigns temptation stories to the beginning of Lent because temptations come to everybody, not only to Jesus, and we seem almost genetically programmed to yield to them.The readings for the 1st Sunday in Lent Year C, invite us to reflect … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.03.25

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” The readings of the 8th Sunday in the Ordinary Time Year C, invite us to reflect on the integrity of our hearts, emphasizing that the words we speak and the fruits of our action reveal our true selves. They challenge us to examine what fills our hearts as it shapes our character, influences our speech, and directs … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.03.25

“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love." Today’s Scripture readings challenge us to make three types of correct choices in life. First, we are advised to choose the “golden rule” including loving our enemies and showing sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. Second, we need to choose unconditional, agape love instead of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.02.25

"When one lives attached to money, pride or power, it is impossible to be truly happy.” Today’s readings teach us that true happiness, or beatitude, lies in the awareness that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father and that we will be happy only when we share our blessings with our brothers and sisters in need, and work to uplift them, thus declaring our “option for … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.02.25