“Blessed are your eyes that see what you are seeing! (Luke 10:23-24) Thinking about this passage, I realise there’s a difference between seeing something on the surface and grasping its underlying meaning or significance. I can take a situation at face value, but I can also catch the message behind what I see or hear. Continue reading “A Toddler’s Grace”
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A Pope of Vulnerability, Continuity and Augustian Justice
THE EDITOR, Madame: The election of Pope Leo XIV signifies a crucial moment for the Catholic Church, combining humility, continuity, and a renewed focus on social justice. His first public appearance was marked by evident vulnerability—tears in his eyes, a quiver in his voice, and a face showing both wonder and anxiety. Does this humanityContinue reading “A Pope of Vulnerability, Continuity and Augustian Justice”
Pope Francis
THE EDITOR, Madame: As the world reflects on Pope Francis’ passing, it is imperative to examine the essence of his leadership style, which transcended mere promises and sought to enact meaningful change. A transformational leader, as epitomised by Pope Francis, articulates a shared vision that empowers individuals across diverse backgrounds to contribute to a collectiveContinue reading “Pope Francis”
Promises and Election
THE EDITOR, Madame: As Jamaica approaches yet another election cycle, it is imperative for the electorate to reflect on the numerous promises made by the current administration and the glaring discrepancies between these pledges and the present reality. The age-old adage, “A promise is a comfort to a fool,” rings painfully true as we witnessContinue reading “Promises and Election”
The Oil is on the Way
Oh! What a Beautiful Sunday.It is Samuel’s Christening day.Can’t remember when last we had such a celebration.But a small group is at the church waiting in anticipation.We watch, we wait and pray,As we hear, the oil is on the way.Don’t ask me on which road it is passing.I can’t believe this is really happening.One wouldContinue reading “The Oil is on the Way”
Accountability for institutional dysfunctions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Three weeks after my mother left The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), we received a call – not to check on her health or follow-up care – but to give vague billing details. We were told that the final bill would be available after settling with the insurance, and ifContinue reading “Accountability for institutional dysfunctions”
God’s Embrace
Have you ever experienced the deep feeling of missing someone? When the opportunity arises to reunite with them in person, you hold them in a timeless embrace. This applies to God. When we distance ourselves from God, His desire to reunite with us deepens as He patiently awaits our return. When we choose to returnContinue reading “God’s Embrace”
God Becomes Clay
“Our hope has a name – Jesus – God who was not disgusted by our clay, and who, instead of saving us from the clay, became clay for us” (Pope Francis, 2025). How do we perceive Christ amidst the clay – the imperfections, woundedness, incompleteness, and brokenness – of the world and our humanity? WhenContinue reading “God Becomes Clay”
Waves
Sitting under a Gazebo at the edge of a Blancheusse cliff, Trinidad and Tobago, my ear funnels the sounds of roaring, raging, and ravenous waves building, “crescendoing”, and crashing relentlessly and violently along the innocent, vulnerable shoreline. They are travelling in ripples, forming one after another, breaking and gliding towards a receptive beach. Sitting withContinue reading “Waves”
Beware And Be Aware!
Beware of persons who envision life as climbing a ladder,a ladder towards individual fame, success, status, and honour.Theymanipulateoppressrepresssuppressabusemalignconnive.They build self-serving utilitarian relationshipsusing human shoulders as rungs of ladders to reach the highest height,driven slavishly by personal ego.Like stealth planes, they go unrecognisable, invading territories of hearts and minds. Be aware of persons who perceive lifeContinue reading “Beware And Be Aware!”
Beloved Reflections 