Fifteen minutes before the start of the Eucharistic celebration at the Living Water Community Chapel, I was having a silent moment in the children’s room, separated from the main worship area by a glass window. Sitting meditatively, Antonio, an eight-year-old boy, quietly stood eye-to-eye with me. “You are missing something. Guess what it is?” heContinue reading “Antonio’s Holy Moment”
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De Sabbath of Lent
When yuh hear de riddim and de iron And de man wit de congo drum In de engine room Is ah vibes in de session When we jamming to de steelpan Come and join de lime, grab yuh bottle and spoon Is ah party in de engine room In de engine room we go jamContinue reading “De Sabbath of Lent”
Savannah Grass*
Its carpet-like grass Its wide expansive space Its huge umbrella-like shady trees. It’s devoted coconut vendors. It’s a tranquil ambiance. It’s an oasis amidst a bustling noisy city, Drawing people to play, compete, relax, chill, exercise, party, buy and sell. Like the Savannah Grass Human attraction to each other is initiated by external beauty WeContinue reading “Savannah Grass*”
Incarnation – From parochialism to universalism
God becomes incarnate in the parochialism of space and time. Present yet limited. . . God’s incarnation transcends the parochialism of Israel, Palestine, and Judaism to the universalism of the earth and beyond. From . . . . . . Palestine to occupied Pakistan, . . . Israel to Icacos, . . . Bethlehem toContinue reading “Incarnation – From parochialism to universalism”
Importance of a mentally healthy society
THE EDITOR, Madam: Metaphorically speaking, rape is a forced and inhumane violent action upon an individual or social group in which their human dignity is robbed, resulting in trauma manifested in certain mental illnesses and deviant behaviour if they go unhealed. Irritability, angry outbursts, and aggression are examples of traumatic behaviours. European powers, traders, andContinue reading “Importance of a mentally healthy society”
Wounded Animal
I feel like a wounded animal. I feel emotionally fragile. I feel emotionally sensitive. I feel emotionally vulnerable. My wound may be small as a pinhead, But it feels like a colossal mountain. Even the gentle touch of a finger Feels like a massive ton of bricks. What do I need now? I need. .Continue reading “Wounded Animal”
A Child of Wisdom Incarnate – Sr. Terry
This blog was inspired by a visit with Sr. Theresa Lowe-Chin by Anna Perkins and Donald Chambers. It captures this “woman of mercy” and insights from our conversation. Wisdom is Sophia. Wisdom is creation’s lifeblood. Wisdom gives birth to children. Wisdom gives birth to Terry. Wisdom is personified, In an intellectual, a mentor, a colleague,Continue reading “A Child of Wisdom Incarnate – Sr. Terry”
Church – From Community to Social Club
Church. Ecclesia. Assembly. Communion, Participation, and Mission. Communion equals encountering and accompanying. The encounter of Grace in Jesus Christ, Grace a strength for the journey and accompaniment. Participation equals embracing and valuing the gifts of each participant. Using the gifts, not in a silo, but in communion. Journeying to do what? Journeying on Mission. AnContinue reading “Church – From Community to Social Club”
Gifts from my father
My father gifted me with . . . . . . the discipline to order and organize, . . . respect of time, . . . the ability to reason and analyze, . . . an interest in public affairs, . . . perseverance in tasks, . . . unbridled capacity to stay focused, .Continue reading “Gifts from my father”
Remember Benedict XVI
I remember reading about Joseph Ratzinger, Introduced through the lens of Hans Kung. The theological differences and perspectives, The controversies between two intellectual giants. I remember perceptions of Ratzinger. The man to be feared, The man who tried to tame Liberation theology. I remember the man – the theologian. I met him in the GermanContinue reading “Remember Benedict XVI”
Beloved Reflections 