My parents’ back patio has been the home of my routine morning mindful meditation and prayer. At the start of today’s prayer, there was nothing unusual about the anointed spot until I opened my eyes and glanced down at my feet. I noticed a small colony of ants excavating dirt and dead blossoms from theContinue reading “Dream 2023”
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Christmas Story
Returning from Christmas Day Mass, my parents and I stopped at a tyre shop to repair a slow leaking tyre on my car. Understandably, shops like these are considered dirty man’s work. There were four men under a zinc shed with broken down and tattered counters and shelves, some sitting on black stained crooked chairs,Continue reading “Christmas Story”
Change is Changing
Humans change. Families change. Societies change. Names change. Institutions change. Friendships change. Leaders change. Leadership changes. Theories change. Concepts change. Time changes. Formulae change. Laws change. Rules and regulations change. Plants change. Animals change. Oceans change. Rivers change. Lakes change. Weather patterns change. Planets change. Universe changes. Stars change. Galaxies change. Hearts change. Minds change.Continue reading “Change is Changing”
The Head and Heart
Throughout life, the heart and the head battle for control, Struggling for domination, Because we instigate this war between the two, Because social programming poisons us with the binary virus. The head thinks ABOUT the moment. The heart is AWARE of the moment. The head analyses and dissects the moment. The heart embraces and appreciatesContinue reading “The Head and Heart”
Be Still
From the Retreat House in the coastal/rural town of Blachiessuse, Trinidad and Tobago The morning is at a standstill. The concert stage of the coastland is quiet. Nothing is moving except for a lone hummingbird darting from flower to flower. Coconut trees are hardly swaying, seemingly sluggishly getting out of bed. The audience of theContinue reading “Be Still”
Tears of the Earth
It’s a new morning—the long hand of the analog clock positions itself at twelve and the shorthand at six. I am awake and anxiously take my seat in nature’s audience hall overlooking the sleepless and restless ocean, waiting for nature’s orchestra to begin its morning performance. I wait, I wait. The coconut trees are silent.Continue reading “Tears of the Earth”
Synodality – Spirituality and Conversion
Having worked in parish ministry, I conclude that the deficiency in human formation, especially regarding relationship building, contributes significantly to the anaemic growth and development of parish life, as well as the virus of unresolved conflicts. In tandem with this deficit is the disproportionate investment in spiritual formation as against human formation. This lopsided investmentContinue reading “Synodality – Spirituality and Conversion”
Different, yet Interconnected
As egg and sperm kiss and unite, DNA of difference, yet interconnectivity is born. Giving instructions and shaping, Difference and interconnectivity to life. Millions of different tiny cells Evolving and growing, Shaping distinct organs, personalities, and physicality. Yet, naturally interconnected to each. Helplessly taking shape Within protective womb walls, Different from the mother protector YetContinue reading “Different, yet Interconnected”
Synodal Flight
On October 10, 2021, the air traffic controller of the voice of God gave instructions to pilot Pope Francis for the synodal flight of the Church to take off on the mission. In turn, Pope Francis directed the flight crew of the synodal secretariat to prepare the passengers – the People of God. After givingContinue reading “Synodal Flight”
Synodality – Call for Caution
As I measure the pulse of the synodal journey throughout the Antilles Episcopal Conference’s geographic region, I sense grave anxiety and urgency to shift into implementation gear. Based on the parish and diocesan syntheses, pastoral leaders have listed common themes, and have invited parishioners and parishes to identify two or three priority areas for implementation.Continue reading “Synodality – Call for Caution”