A dear relative and a brother who has been reading Paolo Coelho recently sent me this quote on WhatsApp from his book "Eleven Minutes": "That's how it always happened in films: at the last moment, when the woman is just about to board the plane, the man races up to her, puts his arms around … Continue reading The Secret
What if it doesn’t feel like home?
Recently my younger sister who was born in Australia visited Lebanon for the first time with dad and her best friend. My wife and I had the pleasure of being their tour guide. Having been born in Lebanon and coming here at a relatively older age, it was hard not to see my wife trying … Continue reading What if it doesn’t feel like home?
“In His image… Or in my image?!”
As I continue to journey towards a vocation to the married Priesthood, I feel like Moses. Will I ever get to the Promised Land? Will I get to this new beginning? It has been about 9 years of active discernment and 6 years of part time theology studies and few more stages to come. Among … Continue reading “In His image… Or in my image?!”
The Mother of Jesus
Here lies the mystery. Our devotion to Mary has been forever questioned! We have been called idolaters, worshippers of a “Goddess” and even blasphemers. Some have accused us of making Mary more important than Jesus and others have said with limited Scriptural evidence, why do we even bother honouring a human so much and even … Continue reading The Mother of Jesus
Burning Hearts
The story of the road to Emmaus is perhaps the most beautifully told story in all the gospels. The rich sense of details touches our hearts in a very profound way and adds to the suspense of this unique and intimate meeting between Jesus and the disciples. This story is also a spiritual treasure. How many … Continue reading Burning Hearts
Burning Hearts 