Author: Edith
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A NEW YEAR OF TRUTH, JUSTICE AND LOVE REVEALED
As we begin a new year, we are reminded of God’s unchanging love. Each day we need to remember to draw closer to the truth, to stand firm in justice and let us embrace love as a choice that can transform hearts and communities Steeped in Carmelite spirituality, I am continuing to reflect on…
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MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS
As I reflect on this holy time of Christmas, I remember my first trip to the Holy Land– we went to Bethlehem to the place they celebrate the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago. As I bent to touch the mark of the place of his birth, I become overwhelmed with emotion…
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ADVENT – A TIME OF WAITING, HOPE AND ANTICIPATION
ADVENT – A TIME OF WAITING, HOPE AND PREPARATION This season of Advent invites us to pause amidst the noise and busyness of the world—it reminds of two profound truths: the coming of Christ in history and His continual presence in our lives today. From a Carmelite perspective, Advent is a season of…
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HOPE – THE MESSAGE FOR THE SEASON
HOPE – THE MESSAGE FOR THE SEASON Hope is deeply connected to the virtues of truth, justice, and love. We are called to be witnesses of this hope, stating with our lives that love is stronger than hate, justice will prevail over injustice, and truth will dispel the darkness of lies and deceit. As we…
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ONE HEART, MANY SOULS: THE UNIFYING POWER OF LOVE
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. (1John 4;7-8) Pope Francis in his latest encyclical Dilexit Nos (He loved us) stated that a society dominated by narcissism and self-centeredness…
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WHAT DOES JUSTICE MEAN?
For the purpose of this discussion on justice, it must be recognized that justice isn’t about punishment or retribution but about restoring harmony, fairness and dignity to all. How can we contribute to working toward a more just society? Justice must begin with truth. This would involve seeking out facts and being willing…
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WHAT DOES TRUTH MEAN?
Truth is an important virtue which is of great importance to me. Truth serves as a bedrock upon which justice and love are built. Without truth, justice cannot prevail, and love becomes just another word or misguided. To act justly and project a love which is genuine, means we must understand what is true…