“A new year stands on my doorstep”. This new visitor, 2022 comes at a time that is “turbulent” for all of us..a time of uncertainty, of directives and recommendations. A virus, Covid 19 has changed and reshaped our personal relationships; a certain “wariness” now interferes with all our meetings. And despite everything the New Year is here…right on our doorstep!...
November: the month when we remember our beloved dead, “those who have not gone from us but gone before us”, we pray for them and even “with” them. November opens with the feast of ALL SAINTS! These are our role models and we are called to follow in their foot-steps. This month with its focus on holiness will lead us to the ADVENT DOOR, and slowly approach the great Mystery...
Because the Covid 19 pandemic continues to spread, the return to school in Europe, Africa and the resumption of education in Brazil is a major challenge at this time. Obviously, irresponsible behaviour as well as selfish uncontrolled parties have not helped. The comment one often hears in relation to the tragedy of so many avoidable Covid deaths as well as...
Two of Peter Vigne’s special anniversaries are highlighted during these months: his birth and Baptism in August and his death in July. During these two months we continue our focus on the witness of his life and his ardent teachings. The feast of “Blessed Peter Vigne” celebrated on July 8 is a wonderful opportunity for praise and thanksgiving. How could we fail to say THANK...