National Pledge of Jamaica Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigor of my body in the service of my fellow citizens. I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to…
The Illusion of (Temporal) Certainty
Greetings! For some as yet unexplained reason, I awoke this morning feeling rather low in spirit; my devotional time was…let’s just say perfunctory. Even now, I remember little of what I read or heard, except a passing allusion to transformation as part of the Spirit’s ongoing work in us. What I do recall, however, is…
JESUS MEETS US IN OUR BROKENNESS
Last Saturday, I participated in a brief retreat with a close friend, having previously declined an alternate offer for a weekend on the north coast. Although I was tempted by the latter invitation, my prior commitment prevailed, and I am gratified by the choice I made. The retreat conductor, a priest with an engaging personality,…
Reflections on Retirement: The Practice of Saying No
Greetings! It is Monday, March 9, 2026, and with a sense of awe, I acknowledge that this is my first post for the year. My hope is that, with the Lord’s guidance, this will be the beginning of many more consistent reflections in the months ahead. Outside, a gentle rain falls steadily as I settle…
THE PAUSE THAT WILL (BY GRACE) REFRESH
Greetings! I trust that you are holding on, in and by faith, to the One in whose hands are our times cf. Psalm 31:14–15. Much has happened since our last conversation, and it is difficult to know where to begin; but as Julie Andrews sings in the memorable “The Sound Of Music,” the beginning is…
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