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Every . . .  . . . human person, . . . family, . . . organization, association, community, . . . neighbourhood, . . . society, . . . nation, . . . religion, . . . ethnic group, . . . tribe, has stories, stories to tell. Stories encapsulate significant and insignificant experiences,Continue reading “Stories”

One day three Ph.D. theologians – Anna, Adanna and Don travelled from Port of Spain to Couva, central Trinidad, to spend quality time with Gloria Bertrand – a non-Ph.D. theologian, yet a professor of theology. This was a spur-of-the-moment visit to the University of Gloria Bertrand. Yet, the professor willingly and graciously opened the lectureContinue reading “Professor Gloria”

Inspired words from whom?  Ras Jabulani Tafari, author, multi-media journalist, graphic artist and managing editor of the Rootz Reggae & Kulcha Magazine. On what occasion? Virtual Forum (May 22, 2022) organized by Conference of Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) entitled, “Walking Together: Stories from the Margins.” What’s the aim of the virtual forum? “InspiredContinue reading “We must learn how to walk without fear”

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)”

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”

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”

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 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”

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”