Generosity
Generosity
10 November 2024
Embracing Generosity: Lessons from Elijah and the Widow of Sidon Reflecting on the profound themes of generosity, abundance, and the teachings of Jesus. These reflections were inspired by a personal experience and the timeless story of Elijah and the widow of Sidon. Today, I want to share these insights with you, offering a detailed guide…
Embracing True Freedom
13 October 2024
I delve into a profound biblical encounter that speaks volumes about our spiritual journey and the quest for true freedom. The story of the young man who approaches Jesus, eager to inherit eternal life, is a powerful narrative that resonates with many of us, especially those who are young and zealous in their faith. This…
Grumbling Generosity
24 September 2023
“God is generous and God will pour himself out as much as we are able to receive. And our lives are about growing in that capacity to be able to be used and to receive the goodness of God.” Fr Richard Healey So many of us have a whole mix of memories from our childhood,…
Arise, go and live
11 November 2012
Both the first reading and Gospel feature widows – one of the most vulnerable groups in Israel and the ancient world. When there is no social safety net, widows relied on other family members and the wider community to provide the sustenance that they could not earn themselves. There lot was even worse when times…