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Communion as friendship

“Friendship flourishes when we dare to share our doubts and seek the truth together” —Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP, Friendship, Synod Assembly 2023. Sharing doubts and seeking the truth together is possible only by swimming through the turbulent waters of vulnerability. Brené Brown states vulnerability is an uncomfortable feeling of “uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure”. VulnerabilityContinue reading “Communion as friendship”

Smal up yourself’ on the synodal bus ride

I have travelled on public transportation in different countries, and my experiences have ranged from dangerous to hilarious. In Jamaica, for example, passengers have their seats when a bus departs the terminus. The bus stops periodically along the route, not for passengers to disembark but for more passengers to embark, accompanied by the conductor’s words,Continue reading “Smal up yourself’ on the synodal bus ride”

Steps along the journey for Jubilee Year

In this article, I offer a step-by-step guide to various groups for celebrating Jubilee 2025 Year as a rest stop on the Synodal journey. Step One: Each member reads and silently reflects on the following excerpts from the previous article entitled ‘Jubilee Year 2025: A Spiritual Rest Stop on the Synodal Journey’, published in The Catholic News AugustContinue reading “Steps along the journey for Jubilee Year”

Desert Rose and Preparedness

For the last four days, I have been unable to meditate in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, so I am sitting outside facing four potted plants of desert roses. Upon completing my Christian Meditation mantra, “Maranatha,” I open my eyes and gaze at the skeleton-like, almost leafless desert survivors crowned with pink flowers. EachContinue reading “Desert Rose and Preparedness”

Virginal Conception doctrine points to Christ’s origin in God

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write in response to an article in The Sunday Gleaner titled ‘The Virgin Birth, neither fact nor fiction?’ The article explores the traditional Christian belief in the ‘Virgin Birth’ of Jesus Christ from several perspectives: (1) The illogic of divine conception; (2) The rare biochemical possibility of fertilisation without a sperm; (3) A miraculous act of God; andContinue reading “Virginal Conception doctrine points to Christ’s origin in God”