God does not need us. He is omnipotent and can do whatever He likes. In the perfect communion of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, He is complete in himself. And yet, the entire Bible is the story of a God who longs for us, human beings, and seeks an intimate union, even a marriage, with … Continue reading A God Who Longs For Us
St Dominic was a mendicant. Going place to place, preaching and begging for food and lodging. Perhaps it is apt then, that here in Australia, his feast day has moved around a little! Since St Mary of the Cross has taken the 8th of December, we celebrate his feast day today. Thank you to Fr … Continue reading Preaching the Poor and Vulnerable Christ
“There is a seed of courage hidden (often deeply, it is true) in the heart of the fattest and most timid hobbit, waiting for some final and desperate danger to make it grow.” J.R.R. Tolkien Most of us are familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic literary masterpiece, the Lord of the Rings, having either read the books … Continue reading The Seed of Courage – Tolkien’s Hope in Abiding Apocalypse
hubris: hjuːbrɪs: excessive pride or self confidence • (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis. nemesis: ˈnɛmɪsɪs/ the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. We live in a time of hubris. As a society, we have become enamoured with the goal of self actualisation. Apparently, this is … Continue reading Do You Know Who You Are?
