Friday, 18 April 2025

"And They Crucified Him..." A medical doctor provides a physical description:

The cross is placed on the ground and the exhausted man is quickly thrown backwards with his shoulders against the wood. 

The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist. 

He drives a heavy, square wrought-iron nail through the wrist deep into the wood.

 Quickly he moves to the other side and repeats the action, being careful not to pull the arms too tightly, but to allow some flex and movement.

April 18, 2025 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

April 18, 2025 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Tuesday, 8 April 2025

April 8, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

April 8, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

It's a Battlefield Out There

Every day, as we step out into the world, we enter a spiritual battlefield. Sin, temptation, and the forces of darkness wage war against our souls. 

We fight not with swords and shields but with faith, perseverance, and the grace of God. 

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds us to put on the full armour of God to stand firm against the devil's schemes. Just like soldiers on the frontlines, we face daily skirmishes that test our resolve and challenge our faith.

In this article, I'll explore how we can equip ourselves with the armour of God, the importance of confession as a field hospital for the soul, and how, like the soldiers treated in the M*A*SH units during war, we can find healing, strength, and renewed courage to re-enter the battle.

Thursday, 3 April 2025

April 3, 2025 – Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent


April 3, 2025 – Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent 

The Desert Fathers - Solitude, Sand And Spirituality


In the vast, arid landscapes of the Egyptian desert, amidst the scorching heat and shifting sands, a remarkable group of early Christian ascetics sought solitude to deepen their relationship with God. 

These spiritual pioneers, known as the Desert Fathers, retreated from the distractions of the world to live lives of prayer, fasting, and contemplation. 

Their wisdom and insights continue to influence Christian spirituality today.