Spirituality
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Easter at Pradines: A Retreat of Spiritual Reflection and Serenity
At the Benedictine Abbey of Pradines, the Easter celebrations were marked by a blend of elements: silence, prayer, biblical reading, liturgy, psalm, conference, sharing, smiles, joy, contemplation, simplicity, vigil,…
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Synodality: What’s it all About?
IntroductionJust as the concept of ‘inculturation’ suddenly appeared on the horizon of ecclesial discourse about fifty years ago, so the concept of ‘synodality’ has recently emerged into the foreground…
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Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre Opens its Doors to Congregational Chapters and Diocesan Retreats
February 2024 Nestled in the serene landscapes of the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre announces its welcoming of bookings for Congregational Chapters and Diocesan Retreats. As the calendar turns,…
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John the Baptist, Figure of the Advent Season
[Image credit: Didier Descouens] There are important figures of prophets who mark the great time of Advent such as Isaiah and John the Baptist. The image of the prophet…
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Advent season: Time of Action
The season of Advent is a time of grace, because it is one of the highest times of the Church. It is a special time when God showers us…
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Isaiah and the Season of Advent
[Image Credit: Ted] “Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down” (Is 64:1); “A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, father of David” (Is 11:1)….
