There were many heart warming moments this Christmas and many times I paused to give thanks for the sheer goodness of people around the world. Amongst some of my favourites were the story of the policewoman in South Wales who spent her own money to buy gifts for a family of three who didn’t haveContinueContinue reading “SOME LOVELY MOMENTS THIS CHRISTMAS…”
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Welcoming the Holy Family
Last evening we had a wonderful celebration in one of our FCJ communities on the Wirral, UK. In their parish, each day of Advent a different household welcomes a statue of the Holy Family. Neighbours and friends are invited to the house to join in prayer and to enjoy hospitality. Our celebration was very simpleContinueContinue reading “Welcoming the Holy Family”
‘EVERYONE IS SPECIAL’ – A WONDERFUL DAY
The other day Sofi and I took part in an amazing celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation in ‘Kota Baru’, Jesuit Church, Yogyakarta. This was a ceremony especially for children, young people and adults with special needs, two hundred and forty eight in all. The Sacraments were administered to each person individually by Archbishop RobertusContinueContinue reading “‘EVERYONE IS SPECIAL’ – A WONDERFUL DAY”
DAYS OF JOY – FIRST PROFESSION IN YANGON
The weekend of 7th and 8th of December found the FCJs in Yangon in celebration mode as Cecilia and Maria made their first vows. They are the first two Myanmarese sisters. On the evening of the 7th December the sisters and guests gathered in the community chapel for a prayer of welcome. During this prayerContinueContinue reading “DAYS OF JOY – FIRST PROFESSION IN YANGON”
ADVENT: WAITING AND PRAYING…
Whilst I love Advent and find it a time of such hope and expectation, I am aware that for some of us at this moment it might be hard to hold on to hope in the midst of uncertainty and crises of various kinds. This year I want to pray in a special way forContinueContinue reading “ADVENT: WAITING AND PRAYING…”
Faithful Companions of Jesus 