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Our Port of Spain Cathedral, regarded by many as a treasured landmark, is named after the Blessed Virgin Mary in honour of her Immaculate Conception. So, too, is St Mary’s College, known as the College of the Immaculate Conception. Some devotees of Mary wear Our Lady’s Medal of the Im Read More →

In the early Church, before there were catechisms or creeds, there were catechists. These early disciples, as their name implies from the ancient Greek, “echoed” what they had heard from Christ to new believers and disciples. Read More →

Kings have been in existence for centuries. Their responsibility is to take care of their subjects. This is what Jesus indicated to Pilate but Pilate did not understand the kingdom of Jesus. Pilate could not see how Jesus could live and die for his people. Jesus was not the King who f Read More →

The Year of Faith brings us to a point of reflection to answer two very important questions: 1) What is Faith? 2) How is it applied in our lives? As catechists, teachers of the faith, it is important for us to have clear in our minds the answer to these questions. Read More →

In last week’s issue we situated the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1) in the context of the “Communion of Saints”, All Saints Day celebrating all the saints – those officially canonised by the Church, as well as the host of faithful who lived saintly lives following in the footste Read More →

The feast days of All Saints and All Souls are important days in the lives of Roman Catholics. These days help us to reflect on the lives of those who lived interesting lives on earth and are now with God, His Son Jesus, our Blessed Mother Mary and the angels in Paradise. Read More →

The catechists of South and Central Vicariates observed “A Week of Grace” – September 23-30 – to celebrate Catechetical Month. This year’s theme was The Catechist: A Catalyst in the Journey of Faith and it was chosen in order to prepare catechists to take up their role with greater ze Read More →

Do I know God’s love for me? Am I willing to sacrifice myself in building up the Body of Christ? Do I build up the Body of Christ in love? Is my selfless service always filled with love? How do I deal with the frustrations experienced in giving loving service to the Lord? Eighty catec Read More →

This year, the catechists of St. Joseph’s, Scarborough, journeyed to San Fernando for our annual retreat (September 21-23) and what a memorable weekend it was! Read More →

Respect for life is not only a Christian thing. Human reason is sufficient to impose respect for life on the basis of what a human person is and should be. In the popular mind “respect for life” usually connotes the fifth commandment, and barely considers death- dealing behaviours lik Read More →