This Land of WOOD–We viciously tear it apart.We viciously tear people apart with unbridled tribalism and capitalism.We cut down its trees with machete and bulldozer.We cut down each other with words, knives, and guns.We recklessly burn its forests.We recklessly burn each other’s reputation and dignity.We stifle its trees with our carbon monoxide.We stifle our people’sContinue reading “This land of wood and water – Xaymaca (Jamaica)”
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Grace and Suffering
Dumbstruck I watched a YouTube documentary. Story of a 19-year-old male, Afflicted from birth with EB (Epidermolysis bullosa) – “a group of connective tissue disorder that causes skin to be fragile and blister and tear easily. Blisters and sores occur when clothing rubs on the skin or when the skin is bumped.” He lays motionlessContinue reading “Grace and Suffering”
Change
Have you ever gone on a hike in the mountains? The journey consists of alternate phases of almost vertical and horizontal movements upward climbs and plateau walks. Upward climbs require effort, energy, and enthusiasm. Plateau walks are a pause in the musical composition, a betwixt and between requiring less effort, energy, and enthusiasm. It’s regrouping,Continue reading “Change”
Tribute to Mrs. Dyce, Jackie, Jacquita, Scholastica, Mom, Grandma
Born February 10, 1942 and died July 8, 2022 the day I celebrated my 30th anniversary of priesthood. I met her as Mrs. Dyce, As a handsome teenager in love with one of Sharlene’s friends. Then, years of ocean separated us, But I returned to shore as a newly ordained priest To serve Mrs. DyceContinue reading “Tribute to Mrs. Dyce, Jackie, Jacquita, Scholastica, Mom, Grandma”
Exclusion and Inclusion
Exclusion is residing outside a circle. Inclusion is residing inside a circle – a circle of relationships, professional or personal, informal or formal. Insiders form a comfort zone among and for themselves. Insiders institute norms of behaviour – some written, others unwritten. Insiders intentionally or unintentionally establish an inflexible circle, Insiders discriminately determines who comesContinue reading “Exclusion and Inclusion”
Perspective
Gaze intently on this pic! What strikes you about the pic? For me, I am struck by the stark contrast of the light green grass, the blue sky with the fluffy white clouds, the rugged mountains, the light pink poui tree, and the dark green trees – the beauty of contrasts. Showing this pic toContinue reading “Perspective”
Bruised Hope
A moment ago, I felt . . . . . . mentally exhausted . . . emotionally depleted . . . physically lethargic . . . overwhelmed by the plethora of tragic media news. The final nail in my proverbial coffin is hammered by two depressing news reports. First news: The body of a two-year-oldContinue reading “Bruised Hope”
Anniversary Gift
Prior to her birth Bonnie kicked up a storm In the womb of the Caribbean Sea Creating mayhem on the day of my priestly anniversary. Before the sun rose and changed her pajamas, my eyes opened. I lay in silent darkness, With slight disturbances from streetlights Fighting to penetrate the room’s natural darkness. My mindContinue reading “Anniversary Gift”
Social Fibre
To what can I liken the social fibre of groups? Think of a series of concentric circles. The smallest circle is the centre, Followed by a series of expanding circles, Like the ripple effect of throwing a stone in a calm pond of water. The series of circles is a spectrum. The further you moveContinue reading “Social Fibre”
Listen – Build Bridges
From the rumbling belly bottom of the Grenadian Kick’em Jenny volcano, Caribbean voices resound in melodious song, “Listen, Let us listen Listen to our Lord’s call Listen, Let us listen The synodal journey has begun.” Listening to the voice of the Spirit Bishops from north, south, east, and west Caribbean Traversed invisible bridges crossing theContinue reading “Listen – Build Bridges”
Beloved Reflections 