Forced Silent Pause

The Church, a Formula One driver, speeding past despair and sorrow,unaware of life’s weight.The Church, a ship on vast high seas, powering past other vessels,shrouded in darkness.The Church, a car with air-conditioning,on life’s endless highway,members cocooned in individualism,floating in self-concern,oblivious to others.A sudden tire-burst, a forced pitstop,a rudder shattered by storm’s fierce cry,a failing engine,callingContinue reading “Forced Silent Pause”

Time the Healer

“They say time heals all wounds”Like a restless child awaiting Christmas dawn,I linger in hope for healing’s gentle touch,For my body to release the shadows of trauma,For memories to cease their hold and relinquish control.But time, slow as a snail’s silent crawl,Remains elusive, distant in the mountain fog,Unattainable as a fading star,Unforced, it drifts atContinue reading “Time the Healer”

Blessed Birthday Theo!

In the emerald hills of St. Lucia,the healing springs of Soufriere,the Eden Garden of Fon Deux,I meet an adult Theo—This St. Lucian Theorecalls a toddling Trini, Theo,miraculously borntwo years ago and two daysbefore the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption,August 15.A chosen woman, Mary,who gave birth to Theo—the Son of God.To my Trini Theo,BlessedContinue reading “Blessed Birthday Theo!”

Silent Pauses

Tossing a pebble into a silent pond creates a ripple effect, with each concentric circle expanding outward from the gentle touch.One’s night rest becomes a quiet pause amid bustling activity, a sacred moment needed to forge meaningful ripples for the day ahead.Without this restful pause, the restless day begins, leaving a “ripple-less” surface that reflectsContinue reading “Silent Pauses”

Nature – An Open Window to Spirituality

Nature reveals the core of spirituality through its open windows.God can be seen as the calm centre within a hurricane – peaceful, soothing, and the origin of creation’s movement.All of creation orbits this Centre and is driven by it.The Great Paradox:While the winds are turbulent, fierce, and destructive, they also represent the Holy Spirit, guidingContinue reading “Nature – An Open Window to Spirituality”

Living in the Present Moment

focusing on what is happening now, acknowledging my racing thoughts and strong emotions, and noticing those around me are my greatest challenges. The fierce and gentle winds of distraction, along with clouds of worries about the past or future, shift my focus away from the present, pulling me back either into the past or forwardContinue reading “Living in the Present Moment”

Father’s Eternal Waiting

Each day, I begin my prayer by reverencing the space because my Prodigal Fatheris eternally present-waiting, calling, and drawing me, the prodigal son,to return.He invites menot because I am perfect, deserving, earned, or pure, but because Godlongs toembrace me,kiss me,place a ring on my finger,offer me sandals,give me a regal robe,reconcile,heal,and celebrate my daily return.IContinue reading “Father’s Eternal Waiting”