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Reflection on the Visit to the Caribbean of the Descendants of the English Oppressors – William and Kate

Born in Africa. Lived in Africa. Flourished in Africa. Established illustrious civilization and academics in Africa. Celebrated God, ancestral spirits, and community in Africa. Then. . . the rape of Africa. Betrayed in Africa. Chained in Africa. Stolen from Africa. And “Africa was stolen.” Shipped from Africa. Forced in the belly of the beast. PrayedContinue reading “Reflection on the Visit to the Caribbean of the Descendants of the English Oppressors – William and Kate”

Third Sunday of Lent – Convert to become fruitful

Synod through Lent: “Convert to become fruitful” The word ‘conversion’ appears ten times in the synod handbook, Vademecum. Its frequency is a critical clue to a primary fruit which Pope Francis hopes the People of God will experience while on the synodal journey. “As Peter was changed by his experience with Cornelius, so too weContinue reading “Third Sunday of Lent – Convert to become fruitful”

Second Sunday in Lent – Transfiguration Moments

Synodality and Catechesis

The spirit and guidelines of the Synodal journey (2021-2023) is without doubt a gift to all, including catechists – teachers or formators of the faith. Located on one end of the seesaw, there is catechesis that is defined as “. . .an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults . . .”Continue reading “Synodality and Catechesis”

Resumption of Vale Royal talks — a long-awaited gift

Dear Editor, With news emerging about the resurrection of the Vale Royal talks and the positive feedback, especially from the Opposition, it leaves me to utter, “God is not sleeping.” In a letter published in the Jamaica Observer on Monday, January 3, 2022 I wrote, “The best new year’s gift that Andrew Holness can give Jamaica is notContinue reading “Resumption of Vale Royal talks — a long-awaited gift”

First Sunday in Lent – Temptations as Pitfalls

Synodality and Lent

Of late, I am reflecting on the question, “How can the Lenten season enable the Church to become more synodal? As we are cognizant, the synodal journey that commenced on October 10, 2022, aims to develop a Church that listens, discerns, and acts together. The term “People of God” is utilized to describe members ofContinue reading “Synodality and Lent”

From Brokenness to Beauty

Today, I chewed on, swallowed, and ruminated on insightful words in Chapter two of Matthew Kelly’s book entitled Life is Messy. He reflects on the theme, A More Beautiful Question, and asks, “Can something that has been devastatingly broken be put back together in a way that makes it more beautiful than ever before?” Kelly’sContinue reading “From Brokenness to Beauty”

God – the Stranger

My mother’s doctor advised her, “Exercise for 30 minutes per day.” Exercise, the elixir for hypertension. Reluctantly, she responded to my invitation and promptings to take evening walks. We started with a short walk. She enjoyed it. The next day we went longer. No complaints. As we walk, we talk about life, the past, theContinue reading “God – the Stranger”

Trust in Light

TRUST IN LIGHT INSTEAD OF DARKNESS. LIGHT APPEARS AMID DARKNESS AND ILLUMINES DARKNESS. DARKNESS ONLY DOMINATES WHEN LIGHT DISAPPEARS. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu