Monthly Archives: April 2011
Ponderous Pondering: Honour Killing
Honour killing is mainly directed against women, but sometimes also against men, who have dishonoured their family in some way. In the west, quite rightly, this practice is condemned. But can the motivation be understood in any way? And can … Continue reading
First Joyful Mystery: the Annunciation
“The holy offspring to be born will be called Son of God.” Jesus is called “Son of God”. Are not all people to be called children of God? Is not that the destiny that awaits each of us? When I … Continue reading
Daily Readings: Friday Week 4 of Lent
Wisdom 2:1, 12 – 22 Psalms 34(33):17 – 18, 19 – 20, 21, 23 John 7:1 – 2, 10, 25-30 (Wisdom) In their malice, the people want to kill the just man, because he irritates them. Their judgement is clouded … Continue reading
Fourth Luminous Mystery: Jesus’ Transfiguration
20110407 While He was still speaking, there came a cloud and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened as they entered the cloud. God’s presence draws close, and the disciples are frightened in their lack of knowledge and … Continue reading
First Glorious Mystery: Jesus’ Resurrection
20110406 In their panic and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. The disciples were frightened by Jesus their friend and saviour – they saw things clearly with their eyes, but they misinterpreted everything completely. Are we the same … Continue reading
Second Joyful Mystery: Mary Visits Elizabeth
20110404 Elizabeth cried out with a loud voice, “Blessed are You among women, and blessed is the fruit of Your womb.” Elizabeth addresses Mary first, and then praises Her Child, Jesus. You cannot approach Jesus without passing through Mary, His … Continue reading
Ponderous Pondering – End of the World Prophecies
It is the feast day of Saint Vincent Ferrer today, the “Angel of the Apocalypse”, so I thought I’d just publish an article I wrote a while back. I would not say that any of it is true or even … Continue reading
Fifth Glorious Mystery: Mary’s Coronation in Heaven
20110330 “Blessed are You daughter, by the most high God, above all the women on earth.” Mary is compared to all women. The foundations of Her glory rest on all women. God’s plan for all women is truly awesome. How … Continue reading
Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
20110330 “Those who accepted his message were baptised; some three thousand were added that day.” If we don’t live for Christ, how many people will be deprived of our witness? How many people, hungry for God’s touch, will never experience … Continue reading
First Glorious Mystery: Jesus’ Resurrection
20110330 “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, though he should die, will come to life.” When we die to the life of grace by sinning, if we believe in Jesus love and mercy, and in … Continue reading
ROSARY and LECTIO DIVINA, Michael127 