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Pre-Synod Retreat Talks by Fr. Timothy Radcliffe OP
Category: Reflections
Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR LENT 2023 https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/lent/documents/20230125-messaggio-quaresima.html Español Français Dear brothers and sisters! The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recount the episode of the Transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the Lord’s response to the failure Read More …
Buon Natale! Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël! Feliz Natal!
Buon Natale! Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël! Feliz Natal!« …Christmas reminds us that a faith that does not trouble us is a troubled faith.A faith that does not make us grow is a faith that needs to grow. A Read More …
Natural mysticism by Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton expert Kick Bras wrote a book about the natural mysticism of Merton. How has that changed his own view on climate, sustainability and nature? In the notebooks of the famous American Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) we discover a natural mysticism and an ecological ethics. These are not only reflected in the books Merton wrote, but also in his diaries published twenty years after his death. In lyrical terms, the monk describes how he experiences nature and what it means for his contemplative life.
Pope reflects on state of the world
Pope Francis, in an interview to the Argentine state news agency Telam, reflected on the world situation today, the conflict in Ukraine, which he said was a time to rethink the concept of a just war, the post coronavirus situation, the importance of youth, role of the United Nations, the environment and his pontificate. Telam provided an English translation that Vatican News published on July.
Compassion is our Measure
Some wise words from Chris Hedges.
Wellness and Self -Care – Cor Vitae Renewal Program
We have come to the last presentation of the 3 months Cor Vitae Renewal Program to be presented on 9 June 2022.
The topic is “Wellness and Self -Care”. Presented by Ms Daisy Santos.
To be on Earth the Heart of God
This is the full presentation of the 3-part input on Spirituality of the Heart, context, movements, and practical implementation. It was made for and presented on Friday September 25, 2020, at the MSC Parish of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Henley Beach, Adelaide, South Australia
Midlife Opportunities – Making Ends Meet
Often called the “Midlife Crisis”, this significant period of transition in life is an encounter with the increasing limitations of aging, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This two-day seminar was offered in June 2022 by Chris Chaplin MSC for the Divine Word Missionaries sabbatical program held at Nemi, an hour out of Rome. A PDF version of the PowerPoint of his presentation is made available here for your reflection.
Charism, Spirit, and Mission
Fr. Carl Tranter MSC presented the Cor Vitae Renewal Program session on 4th June 2022 on Zoom. The Topic was “Charism and Spirituality” and in his presentation he looks at Charism, Spirit, and Mission according to the mind and heart of Fr. Jules Chevalier. The PowerPoint of his presentation is made available here for your interest and study.