Synodality is communication Think of listening, discerning, deciding, implementing, planning and evaluating as beads on a string – the string of communication. Communication is like a dance, A dance between two partners Kairos moves to an internal rhythm Kairos lives in the present moment Kairos is sensitive Kairos befriends silence Kairos reads the “signs ofContinue reading “Synodality – Dance of Kairos and Chronos”
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Conversion and Synodality
Nature teaches fundamental wisdom lessons. “Growth occurs by shedding or dismantling the old, allowing the new to emerge.” Snakes shed old skin. Trees shed dried leaves. Furry animals shed old fur. Humans shed old nails, skin, and hair. Newness erupts when the old surrenders. “To insist on the spiritual practice that served you in theContinue reading “Conversion and Synodality”
Synod – What’s Next?
At what stage of the synodal journey is the Church currently? The synodal journey was launched by Pope Francis on October 10, 2021. The journey consists of the diocesan and continental phases, climaxing with the meeting of Bishops in October 2023. We have completed the diocesan phase that culminated with a regional synthesis. Cardinal Grech,Continue reading “Synod – What’s Next?”
Glorybe Stole
Gift of a black, gold, green priestly stole. Black, Gold, and Green Colours of the Jamaican flag. Black – Strength and creativity of the people. Gold – Natural beauty of the sunlight and wealth of the country. Green – Hope and agricultural resources. The priest’s stole “Lord, restore the stole of immortality, which I lostContinue reading “Glorybe Stole”
Listen to the Silence
Listen to silence; it has much to say – Islamic poet Rumi Silence is taking time to journey into the eye of the hurricane.It’s when I‘m most disturbed by the anxiety that won’t go away or the frustration that comes from unresolved differences or obstructions or personal hurts that I need privacy most” (Joan Chittister,Continue reading “Listen to the Silence”
Restless
We are restless.Children are restless.Adolescents are restless.Adults are restless.Families are restless.Societies are restless.Nations are restless.Human family is restless. Restlessness is like . . .. . . a river in spate. . . a wild roller coaster ocean. . . a monstrous hurricane. . . the ferocious wind smashing into skyscrapers. Restlessness is internal.Restlessness is likeContinue reading “Restless”
Emancipation Day – August 1
On August “mawn” I awoke late, long after the sun’s rays sealed kisses on the land of freedom – warming it to life. Sadness gripped my heart because I failed my ancestors who, on August morning 1834, would have awakened before dawn to anticipate and celebrate another milestone on the long and painful journey towardsContinue reading “Emancipation Day – August 1”
The Wounded Healer
Click on this blog entitled, “The Father Wound”https://belovedreflections.org/2022/05/03/father-wound/Now read this blog!The wounded child reappearedWith a tender touch on my backLike the woman with haemorrhageWho touched the hem of Jesus’ clothing. Turning aroundI looked down to see gentle, gazing, gorgeous eyesBegging, begging for something. Without permissionTiny hands spread wide openClutching tightly around my waistLike the clawsContinue reading “The Wounded Healer”
Awake before Dawn
Before the day changes its pyjamas, I lie alone With the pillow and the dark My lone companions and comfort. While the body snails towards optimum energy My mind is alive like the noon day sun Heated with thoughts Red hot thoughts. I think of mortality Mortality of persons gone before me Mortality of personsContinue reading “Awake before Dawn”
Bending
Before the sun rises Before the cock crows Before the stars disappear Before the light conquers darkness I rise with vague memories of a dream. The dream: In a room waiting, waiting for what… My memory fails me… Arrived the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton. A relaxed feeling blanketed meContinue reading “Bending”
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