Reflections

Reflection – International Day for the Aged in Society – October 1

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As autumn fast approaches, we do not fail to notice around us how nature is changing; giving up its treasure of leaves and once blooming flowers ceasing to produce such colourful carpets of gold and sparking gems in various shapes and sizes.  But it is time! Everything has to undergo change. “There is a given time for everything and time ...

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COLOURS of LIFE – September Reflection

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I remember the song – “All things bright and beautiful . . . the good God made them All.” Every month some calendars attributes a special place for God’s Beauty and Grandeur. So does the month of September. I am always struck with the colours of autumn; coincidently, I was reading an article in the Jesuits spirituality magazine (Thinking Faith, ...

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Reflection for July and August.  

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Recently, the people throughout the UK, Ireland and across the world have been shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of Dr Michael Mosley, a well-known author, broadcaster on TV and Radio. When asked why we are so sad, it is because he entered into the lives of so many people with his general health, diet, medical and ...

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Moments of Encounter – June Reflection

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After a morning’s shopping, I went home on the bus. At one of the stops, an elderly lady got on and since there was a vacant seat beside me, I gestured to her to sit there. On leaving her burden down, she gave a great sigh as she eased her body on the seat. “Isn’t it a beautiful day!” she ...

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Spring has Sprung Again

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I was struck with the thought of spring has sprung when I saw it on the notice board in St. Anne’s.( see photo) After some thought, I reached a conclusion that the difference is the sense of hope that spring brings; sure, it does bring beauty and joy to our hearts. Hope is such a powerful state of being. It ...

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Reflection for April – PRAYER FROM THE HEART

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A Life of Prayer is a Life of Love – Sr Yvonne Pepper, RNDM Many years ago I read a message on a fridge magnet, something to the effect of: The extra-ordinary can only be seen in the ordinary. That thought has stayed with me ever since, pondering how it could be and what makes it possible. Now, after many ...

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Reflection for March 2024

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Beware the Ides of March The Month of JOY and GRATITUDE for the blessings of the past and HOPE and EXPECTATION for the future. We are the RNDM EARTH COMMUNITY of Our Lady the Missions. In the mythological past, March/ Martius, the god of war, was so called because the preceding traumatic weather months of winter discouraged intense battles thus ...

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REFLECTION FOR FEBRUARY – THE JOURNEY OF LIFE

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Here we are, at the beginning of 2024, hoping for a year of Peace, Happiness and Good Health. As we move on into this New Year, we become conscious that our lives, like a train, are speeding towards their final destination. Having lived at railway stations all my life, I am very aware of the continual movement of trains in ...

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Reflection for November – Let us remember them

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As we come closer to the end of the year, it is fitting that we take time this month before we get caught up with Christmas activities and all that entails to dwell on two special feasts: All Saints and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. Pope Francis this year at the Angelus and Blessing in St Peter’s Square said ...

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Reflection for October – MISSION

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October is well known in the Christian world for Missionary action within the Church, with October 15 to 22nd being World Mission Week ending with International Mission Day, Sunday October 22nd.  One may ask: what does this mean for our times? Who are our missionaries today? With so few men and women choosing the missionary religious life in our Church ...

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