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A Spiritual Reflection on Community, Presence, and the Holy Spirit Today, I want to share with you a reflection inspired by the vision of the “New Jerusalem” as described in the final chapters of Revelation. This vision invites us to imagine a heavenly city, a place of ultimate goodness, holiness, and truth, where God dwells…

 Building Bridges: A Reflection on Connection, Community, and the Role of the Church Fr Richard delved into the profound metaphor of bridges, drawing parallels between physical structures and the spiritual mission of the church. This reflection, rich with personal anecdotes and theological insights, offers valuable lessons on connection, community, and the role of the church…

Embracing Personal Transformation and Divine Grace: A Reflection Introduction: A Day of Reflection Have you ever paused to consider the last truly great day you experienced? A day when everything seemed to align perfectly, and you felt a sense of fulfillment? I had such a day recently. I was fortunate enough to have a day…

Embracing Integrity and Truth: A Journey Towards Authenticity I delved into the profound themes of integrity, truth, and the transformative power of baptism. Drawing on literary and biblical references, particularly Dante’s “Divine Comedy” and messages from the Book of Isaiah and the New Testament, I explored the significance of living a life grounded in truth…

As we prepare for Christmas, we find ourselves pondering various themes that resonate deeply within us—hope, joy, peace, and the longing for purpose. In this season of Advent, we are invited to reflect on what it means to embody hope and to live in a state of peace, especially in a world that often feels…

The Abundance of God’s Love: Reflections on the Miracle of Feeding the 5,000 Greetings, dear friends. Today, I want to delve into a profound and timeless message that resonates deeply within our faith and daily lives. This reflection is inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, a narrative that beautifully illustrates the themes…

Four years ago, if we’d read that gospel and tried to kind of get into the mindset of this leper, this person who was declared to be unclean, who had to say that out loud when he’d walk around the community, he would have to keep this long distance from everybody else – ringing a…