by St Anthony | Jan 25, 2024 | Display On Reflections
The beginning of the year is a time when I try to clear the top of my desk of all the “stuff” that mysteriously has accumulated over the preceding months. The good news is that I will have a nice clean space to work on, but the problem that occurs is I start reading...
by St Anthony | Jan 18, 2024 | Display On Reflections
This year the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25. Christians have been a part of this 100 years plus octave (8 days) praying for visible Christian unity. I have included the prayer below for you to join me and those around the world during these 8...
by St Anthony | Jan 11, 2024 | Display On Reflections
This is the theme for this year‘s Martin Luther King day.What are some actions we can take when it comes to social diversity and equanimity?How can I remain an active part of the community and spread good will?How will I participate even if I have fear?We are all...
by St Anthony | Jan 4, 2024 | Display On Reflections
We have celebrated this short Advent and Christmas Season. We conclude with the Epiphany of the Lord on January 7, followed by the Baptism of the Lord on January 8. So many thoughts cross our minds as we rush through these days. Perhaps we need to reflect, as does one...
by St Anthony | Dec 28, 2023 | Display On Reflections
In our Capuchin houses, you can see a blue and white poster which lists some of the virtues or qualities that we hope are characteristic of our lives and ministry. At the top of the poster it reads, “Transforming the world through reverence.” One hopes our reverent...
by St Anthony | Dec 21, 2023 | Display On Reflections
Jesus wept,and in his weeping,he joined himself foreverto those who mourn…He stands with the mourners,for his name is God-with-us. -Ann Weems Emmanuel – God-with-us…this is what we celebrate at Christmas! This is what we are called to reflect upon and remember....
