Freely give what you have been given: the gift of Divine Mercy

Reflection on the readings at the Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter Year C (Divine Mercy Sunday): Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-14, 22-24; Revelation 1:9–11, 12-13, 17-19; St John 20:19-31 The gift of Divine Mercy Today, as we conclude the Octave of Easter and then continue on into the rest of the fifty days … Read more

Gardening is good for my mental health… and helps some charity too as I #PlantPink

I have never really been one for gardening. Even when I was growing up, I think the most successful planting I ever did was of some cress in school. And I think that only worked because everyone else’s did as well. So you can imagine my surprise that in the last month I have been … Read more

Good news travels fast: let’s spread the news of joy

close up of multi colored tulips

Some thoughts for the First Sunday of Easter. Readings: Acts 10:34, 37–43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22–23 ℟ v.24; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 ℣ Christ is risen, alleluia! ℟ The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia! Joy is the best response We were created for joy. We never hear someone say, You know, this whole joy thing … Read more

Keeping my knowledge and skills up to date

Every year, I work hard to keep my knowledge and skills up to date with CPD. At the end of March 2022, I had completed a year of CPD with CIPR — the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. This means that I maintain my Accredited PR Practitioner status, but more importantly it illustrates that I … Read more