Today, on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, known as Laetare  Sunday, the sombre purple of Lent softens into rose. Thinking what to say today, I...

Picture this: a long-standing friendship or close family relationship suddenly breaks down. It might begin with a careless word or a...

Imagine a special parish event—a joyful occasion, perhaps even a visit from the bishop. Everything’s going well. We’ve had a lovely Mass,...