Last month we unexpectedly lost a dear friend of ours here at Anima, Louisa Ashton. In fact she was a dear friend to many, especially across the Catholic community of Melbourne. She had many struggles and disappointments in her life which were magnified more so in the last few years. Sometimes, dreams, drive and all … Continue reading What do you seek? – The ponderings on the life of a friend.
Category: Goodness
The Quiet Strength of Kindness
…and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.Ephesians 4:32 It struck me recently that a little bit of kindness goes a long way.This was confirmed when I was watching the ever wonderful ‘Anne of Green Gables’ with our girls recently. It had been awhile since I last … Continue reading The Quiet Strength of Kindness
The Fruit of a Promise Made to God
“There we hope to enjoy for everThe fullness of Your gloryThrough Christ our Lord,Through whom You bestow on the world all that is good.” Eucharistic Prayer III The Visitation - Carl Bloch I am drawn to goodness.In my endeavours I unconsciously look for it; in books, ideas, films, friendships. Goodness is that irresistible quality where … Continue reading The Fruit of a Promise Made to God