At a crucial time in the relationship with his disciples, Jesus told them, “Let not your hearts be troubled! Believe in God and believe in Me! In my Father’s house there are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you, because I am going to prepare a place for you. If…
Excerpt from Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation The Wisdom of JobTuesday, July 7, 2020 Theology does not by itself provide wisdom in crisis. All theology must become a living spirituality to really change us or the world. It’s disappointing that we Christians have emphasized theology, catechism, and religious education much more than prayer and practice. The…
“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a…
When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under one of the bushes. Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; for she said, “Do not let me look on the death of the child.” And as she sat opposite him,…
God demonstrates his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Take a moment to ponder. Enemies: is not an endearing word. Our understanding of an enemy is one who sets out to destroy our lives and livelihood. Remember your Old Testament history and the story of…
“In you, O Lord have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness….Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.” (Psalm 31:1, 5) Take a Moment to Ponder It is unfortunate but necessary at times for certain things…
The Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands joins with the countless institutions and Individuals who are paying tribute to the late Oliver Fredrick Clarke. Read More below…
At this time of uncertainty, when all the world is fearful and facing a crisis, it is good to pause and celebrate the mothers in our country who are doing exceptional work against great odds. We celebrate the mothers who are sanitation workers, keeping hospitals, supermarkets and other public facilities clean and virus-free. We celebrate…
Education Week 2020 is being celebrated by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association under the theme: “Promoting Digital Transformation and Positive Values and Attitudes: Imperatives for Redefining 21st Century Education.” It is indeed timely and relevant especially during this global Pandemic caused by COVID-19. Teachers and students accustomed to daily interactions in the classroom are now forced…
As a child, growing up with my grandmother, we often visited the book of Psalms when we did our nightly devotions. So the Psalms hold a priority place of prayer, praise and promise for me. Today, I reflect on Psalm 31 verse 9: “Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my…
Psalm 27: 10-14 10 If my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up.11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.12 Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence. 13 I believe that I shall…