An Ocean of Truth in Which to Swim
A Reflection on Interlinked Moments It was, as they say, a news-filled year last Friday, February 28. Agreements honoured since the end of WW II, the “Rules Based International Order”…
The Crisis in Gaza: How We Can Help
The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands urgent attention and action. But how can we make a difference from afar? While it may seem challenging, the resources below offer a strong…
Pilgrims of Hope: Using Advent’s Tools
I woke up on November 6, 2024, hardly daring to breathe. Turning with trepidation to my mobile’s incessant notifications, my heart sank with the realization of my worst US election…
For the Sake of the Children
M&M’s, Snickers and Oreos??!! It was July 30th, the World Day of Trafficking Against Human Persons, and, on my webinar screen, Dominican sister, Brigid Clingman, had been outlining two of…
ANZAC Day Commemoration in New Zealand
ANZAC Day Commemoration I am writing this on April 25, a public holiday as New Zealanders remember those 2779 New Zealand soldiers who died at Gallipoli in the senseless assault…
An Option for the Poor
A Theology of Liberation In 1973, Peruvian theologian Gustavo Gutierrez’s ground-breaking A Theology of Liberation was published in English. This wonderfully erudite yet readable publication invited disciples of Jesus to…
The Angel Gabriel’s Annunciation to Mary
2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 (RM) or 1-11, 16 (RCL); Psalm 89 or Luke 1: 47-55; Romans 16: 25-27; Luke 1: 26-38. A few years ago I was…
Liberty to Captives and Release to Prisoners
Isaiah 61: 1-2a, 10-11 (RM) or 1-4, 8-11 (RCL); Psalm 126 or Luke 1: 46-50, 53-54 (RM) or 47-55 (RCL); 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24; John 1: 6-8, 19-28. It was…
We Were Made for These Times
There is an emerging consensus that we humans of planet earth are in a time of systems collapse. Systems we have built – e.g. health care, education, government, religion, politics,…
Imagination and Social Justice
Many years ago, I came across a photograph and reflection from theologian Elizabeth Johnson that I have had on my computer desktop ever since. Both photo and reflection come from…