Always and Never. Two words, which, I frequently argue, should probably be removed from the English language. Of course, this is usually during a heated discussion with my husband: “I have never done that,” or “You always say that.” Still, I would suggest that at the very least, we need to be more circumspect in our use of them.
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ gives one much to chew on – not least of which is the …
Wouldn’t we all want to know the future? Let me rephrase that …wouldn’t we all want to know the future if everything in the future were going to be okay! The psalmist sings, “Lord, make me know your ways.” It’s a little like asking, ‘Let me know the future.’ Maybe … but not if it’s bad news. Good news is what Jesus is speaking when he arrives in Galilee. Mark tells us that “Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good …
The first reading of the capable wife from Proverbs proclaimed this morning is one that is sometimes used at funerals for wives and mothers. Initially, there seems little connection between it and the Gospel, where a bond is usually evident. However, I will never again hear that reading, without thinking of a very dear friend who died in September; because of who she was, the links are clearly visible. My friend epitomized the capable wife, and friend, and Christian …