Browsing the 2018 archive of Weekly Reflections
Feast of St Nicholas
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/06/18
In the days leading up to December 6, children throughout Europe put their shoes or a special St. Nicholas boot in front of the fireplace or the front door at night to find them filled with small presents the next morning. In England he is known as Father Christmas, in the United States, Santa Claus.
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It's a Wonderful Life
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/05/18
Again, from Sundays reading
Gloom and doom
People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.But when these signs begin to ... Read More »
Can you put heaven into WAVES?
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/04/18
Can you put heaven into WAVES?
There are probably many routes to take, many speed bumps to avoid, congested traffic areas to avoid, and spots where someone is watching us.
Select the ADVENT path.
1. Advent comes from the Latin word, “adventus,” which means what?
a) Adventure
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It's a Wonderful Life
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/03/18
There were many occasions of reflections this weekend. It could have been a headline in today’s paper. Think about it.
People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from the anxieties of daily life,
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All Saints Day
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 11/01/18
I had to share
November 1. All Saints Day.
"What is your connection to the saints? Is it your name? Your parish? Today is a perfect day to stop and consider your connection to the saints. My mother gave me, at least my middle name, for her ... Read More »
From Nelson Mandela & Jesus!
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 10/15/18
It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needlethan for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." Jesus looked at them and said,"For human ... Read More »
Take a Rest
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 7/23/18
There are shepherds and then, there are shepherds.
‘Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the flock of my pasture. You have not cared for them’,
The apostles had been working hard. Jesus sends them on vacation, to an island to rest.
But it wasn’t to be. The people ... Read More »
Hope
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 3/03/18
Hope AB anne bantleon Reply| Today, 12:07 PM
Oh, the reasons we can latch on to in these days to be a pessimist.
One look at the news headlines, one drive on ... Read More »
Fruits and Nutty Family
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 3/02/18
Today’s first reading from Genesis 37 is the story of Joseph being sold out by his brothers. The brothers were jealous of him because he was the favored son of Israel, their father. Originally the plan was to kill him. But one of the brothers had a fit of ... Read More »
Go to the Head of the Line
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/28/18
Go to the Head of the Line
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, "What do you wish?"She answered him, "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one ... Read More »