Agape notes on St. Ignatius of Antioch, 03.04.25
Ignatius of Antioch (d. early first century). Antakya in Turkey today. Third patriarch of Antioch after St. Peter and Evodius. Peter himself wanted Ignatius appointed? Opulent centre of trade in Roman Syria. Child blessed by Jesus? Knew and was disciple of John the Apostle? Converted to Christianity. Effective witness, hence...
Death: Jesus takes us to the Father’s House. Funeral homily for Thomas Fitzpatrick, RIP, 03.04.25.
What came across to me about Tom from Ronnie’s eulogy was that he was a man of inner strength. He had strong values and principles, a strong work ethic and a strong sense of commitment to his wife and family. He sounds like a man who was at peace with...
Canon of Scripture. An introduction
The Canon of Scripture and its development over time. by John Tyler BD
Expanding circles of self-sacrifice. Homily for the Requiem Mass of Mrs. Librada (Levie) Santos Suyat, 26.03.25
It was just lovely to listen to the family eulogy on Levie. I confess that I got a sneak preview of it a few days ago because I wanted to know more about her in time for today’s celebration in which we give thanks to God for her life and...
Rediscovering the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confession or Penance. 27.03.25
Instruction-Adults-First-Confession
Christ, the Source of Love and Life. Homily, Requiem Mass for Elzbieta Kaltner, 18.03.25
On reading Jonathan’s eulogy about his mum, the image of her that came to my mind was of an elegant fountain ceaselessly pouring out pure and refreshing water. But whereas an actual fountain stands in a fixed place, Liz actively brought her fresh waters of love and selflessness to the...
Freedom from the past, 17.03.25
Getting older, you have more of a past and less of a future. Considering your past, you can see how it has led to your present: who you have been has become who you are. Yet, you know that your present is pregnant with your future. Like any pregnancy, it...