Perseverance

Racing towards the finishing point

Aspiration to fame is as old as humanity itself. Yet if we have a good look at who makes it to the Bible’s ‘Top Famous People’ as recorded in the letter to the Hebrews  (chapter 11) we will find that they were commended for something …
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He’ll keep you from falling

Ever felt your life is in a free fall? On the 19th February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006 found itself tumbling down towards the Pacific Ocean in a wild spinning motion due to engine problems. In just two minutes the plane fell 30,000 feet. Only a …
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He’ll Keep You From Falling

On  the 19th February 1985, China Airlines Flight 006 found itself tumbling down towards the Pacific Ocean in a wild spinning motion due to engine problems. In just two minutes the plane fell 30,000 feet. Only a few seconds from disaster, the plane burst through …
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Staying Afloat in Summer

Read 2 Samuel 11: 1-27 Be Careful about becoming lazy In 2 Samuel 11:1-27 we read about King David’s ruined summer. He had probably been chilling out too much because we read that he got up in the evening!! It’s good to relax and have …
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The Emmaus Walk

Perhaps one of the most difficult times for any person is when God seems invisible and silent. However, one thing is certain – the Lord will not move away from us; if anything we are the ones who move away from Him. Lent is not …
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Filled with Hope

Once a famous architect wanted to design and build a different house. Disillusioned by the suffering, wars and aimlessness of the world he saw around him, he wanted his building to reflect this. So if you entered this house you would find doors which led …
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No Cross, No Crown

A catechism teacher was teaching young children about the Way of the Cross. When she came to explain the IV Station, where Jesus meets Our Lady, she told the class that Jesus and Mary where not able to speak to each other except through their …
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A Race Worth Winning

Last month most of us had their eyes glued to the TV to follow the Eurovision Song Contest. No doubt Malta’s second place was both a joy and a disappointment. However Eurovision song contests come and go as do Sport tournaments and even exams! There …
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