by | May 9, 2023 | Reflections, Reflections
May is the month of flowers.The lotus flower in Asia is considered sacred and has great symbolism and meaning. It grows in swampy and stagnant waters. It has been revered for thousands of years. In Greek mythology, this flower means triumph, thanks to the...
by | May 3, 2023 | Reflections, Reflections
A mother´s embrace Yesterday, a family who are friends of ours lost their house. It seemed like a bad dream! Their house was surrounded by trees and they caught fire, and in less than half an hour everything was burnt. When we went to see them, the mother told me:...
by | Apr 2, 2023 | Reflections, Reflections
Have you ever contemplated a sunset and felt a moment of deep peace in your heart? I have. It is as if for an instant that immense beauty is a doorway into eternity. Have you ever looked at an image of a mother with a child, and felt that love penetrate your being? It...
by | Mar 11, 2023 | Reflections, Reflections
At almost 2,350 meters above sea level, Mount Pico is the highest point on the Azores Island. Mount Pico is a popular hiking destination that allows determined visitors to reach the top. Although it is difficult to ascent it is worthwhile climbing the mountain. What...
by | Feb 21, 2023 | Reflections, Reflections
Over the last few weeks we have heard “The Beatitudes” of Jesus once again. It is his great message to us: “Blessed are you who are poor because yours is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you who cry now because you will laugh … but woe to you...
by | Dec 22, 2022 | Reflections, Reflections
Witnesses who are signs of God´s Kingdom Where can we see the signs of God´s Kingdom? This is the sign that Jesus gave that the Kingdom was among us: “The blind see again, the deaf hear, the lepers are cleansed, the dead are raised to life and the...
