Easter is not just Easter Sunday. Easter starts with the service of light at the Easter Vigil and ends with Evening Prayer 2 of Pentecost. The unique liturgical feature of the Easter season is the singing of alleluia and the lighted Easter candle. Many of us Catholics do not recognise Read More →
One of the very beautiful aspects of our Catholic Culture and Identity is the use of rituals and symbols in our liturgy. These rituals and symbols help to make the celebration tangible, alive and most of all they help us to enter more deeply into the mystery of the Church and more dee Read More →
…”The rationale for Revitalising Catholic Culture and Identity is to bring the People of God to reflect upon, become more mindful of and live more fully the fundamental aspects of their faith. This second Pastoral Priority is challenging and ongoing, since it calls us to r Read More →
St Joseph is a fine model for Lent, the season that invites us to examine how well we follow the child whom God trusted to his care. Joseph’s life is hidden, as ours are hidden. The world knows little about him, as it knows little about us. Yet Joseph taught the greatest Teacher the w Read More →
The Archdiocesan Catechetical Office invited the Catholic faithful to attend a two-day session about everyday life and relationship with God on the weekend of February 4 to 5. The faithful in Couva, however, could match any young crowd in energy, vigour and creativity as was evidenced Read More →
In this week’s Gospel Jesus is tempted by Satan. Very easily Jesus shows Satan that his efforts are futile. Is it that easy with us? I am sure not, because Satan can be so crafty and subtle that sometimes it takes us a while to see how we have yielded to the temptation and to his plan Read More →
Carnival is an integral part of who we are as people of Trinidad and Tobago. In this festival, there is a theatre of our history, our opinions, our identity, our aspirations, our reflections on life as we see it. As Christians within this culture we are called to embrace its beauty an Read More →
A phenomenon that has taken over in a big way here in T&T is the celebration of St Valentine’s day. The malls and the flower shops, even the so-called “10-dollar” shops all take advantage of the hype that this day generates. Love tokens are sent by emails, text messages and cards. Read More →
Mary, Our Blessed Mother Mary as the blessed mother of our Church is one of the most unique jewels. Mary is both Mother and model of the Church. As Mother of Jesus she is also Mother of the Mystical Body of Christ, the Church. As Mary nurtured Jesus, so too, her work continues in heav Read More →