THE INTERNAL SENSE OF IMAGINATION PASSIONS PURIFICATION 1765 There are many passions. The most fundamental passion is love, aroused by the attraction of the good. Love causes a desire for the absent good and the hope of obtaining it; this movement finds completion in the pleasure and joy of the good possessed. the apprehension of…
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Lectio Reflection – Fifth Sunday of Lent – John 12:20-33
Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don’t forget to…
Lectio Reflection – Fourth Sunday of Lent – John 3:14-21
Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don’t forget to…
Charles de Foucauld
Charles de Foucauld was a French Catholic priest and missionary who lived among the Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert. He is known for his spiritual writings and his example of “universal brotherhood”. His inspiration and writings led to the founding of the Little Brothers of Jesus, among other religious congregations. He was assassinated in…
Pope John XXIII – The modernisation of the Catholic Church through his teachings
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, was the 261st pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1958 to 1963. He is widely remembered for his role in convening the Second Vatican Council, which aimed to modernise and renew the Catholic Church’s practices and doctrines…
Lectio Reflection – Third Sunday of Lent – John 2:13-25
Welcome to a transformative journey as we delve into the profound practice of Lectio Divina, a spiritual meditation technique rooted in ancient traditions. In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness. If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don’t forget to…
Lectio Reflection – Second Sunday of Lent – Mark 9:2-10
We invite you to share with us your prayerful reflection on The Sunday Gospel readings with Bishop David Walker, Fr John Frauenfelder and Virginia Ryan
These Lectio Reflections provide the framework to develop our faith life. Our faith is in Jesus who comes to us as the human face of God. Faith life is human life lived in a deeply personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. Jesus is our friend and lover, the most significant point of reference in our life. We need to lead our life conscientiously and intentionally so that all that we do is done within the context of our love relationship with Jesus. Lectio Divina is one of the ways we can develop this.
Lectio Reflection – First Sunday of Lent – Mark 1:12-15
We invite you to share with us your prayerful reflection on The Sunday Gospel readings with Bishop David Walker, Fr John Frauenfelder and Virginia Ryan
These Lectio Reflections provide the framework to develop our faith life. Our faith is in Jesus who comes to us as the human face of God. Faith life is human life lived in a deeply personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. Jesus is our friend and lover, the most significant point of reference in our life. We need to lead our life conscientiously and intentionally so that all that we do is done within the context of our love relationship with Jesus. Lectio Divina is one of the ways we can develop this.
Cinderella and the theology of Lent
Ash Wednesday’s clear message is one of invitation to enter forty days of prayer, penance and almsgiving in preparation for our greatest feast day, Easter! In the early Church these forty days were a time of retreat for those about to be baptised.
Lectio Reflection – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Mark 1:40-45
We invite you to share with us your prayerful reflection on The Sunday Gospel readings with Bishop David Walker, Fr John Frauenfelder and Virginia Ryan – Lectio Divina – Mark 1:29-34 Jesus Heals Many at Simon’s House