Category Archives: WRITINGS

Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. (Is. 49:15) The Church, that glorious inheritance purchased by Christ the Saviour at the cost of … Continue reading →

Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your mat, and walk.” Immediately the man became well, took up his mat, and walked. (Jn 5:16) There is within you an immortal soul made in the image of God whom it is … Continue reading →

“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.”    (Mt. 1:24) Among all the Saints which the novices are especially to honor, Saint Joseph will hold the first … Continue reading →

“We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”   (Jn. 9:4-5) I … Continue reading →

“For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice…” (Hos. 6:6) “There is a secret to be loved, it is to love. Also, for the Basotho, the Matebele, even the unbelievers, in seeing them we can ask ourselves what to … Continue reading →

Jesus replied, “The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The … Continue reading →

“Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper.” (Jer. 7:23) The Word of God nourishes our spiritual life and apostolate. We … Continue reading →

“But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”    (Lk. 5:19) All should be persuaded that it is easier to achieve this end by example than by words. Hence, we must convince ourselves that … Continue reading →

Do not let us be put to shame, but deal with us in your kindness and great mercy. Deliver us by your wonders…(Dn 3:42-43) But no, you are my Father, it is you who since the most fragile days of my infancy … Continue reading →

“No prophet is accepted in his own native place.” (Lk. 4: 24) We are the ministers of his mercy, and so let us always have the tenderness of a father towards all; let us easily forget the insults that are sometimes … Continue reading →