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...
May and June, two of the most beautiful months of the year. During the month of May our focus is on Mary, we contemplate her with joy and she is here with us as we celebrate the great feasts: the Ascension, Pentecost, the Blessed Trinity and the Visitation. In June, the feasts of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart invite us to renew our faith in the Risen Lord who is always...
