The expression, "A cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing" is a quote from an Oscar Wilde play. The phrase...

This week the US actress, Scarlett Johansson, drew attention to a video that was circulated on social media. The video features her and...

In today’s Gospel passage , crowds flock to John the Baptist who is preaching out in the dessert, urging people to change their ways and...

It’s that time of year again and despite my best efforts it always takes me by surprise. I can’t believe it is already December and I...

Have you ever had a deep sense of foreboding? A feeling that something bad is about to happen. As we look around at the state of our...

My twin daughters are incredibly close. It’s not surprising that they should be, after all they once shared a womb together, and they now...

Did anyone hear about the Prime  energy drink shortage that hit the UK a year and a half ago? I suspect many people who have a teenager...

We live in a consumer society: A culture defined by the never-ending pursuit of shopping and consuming goods. We consume fast fashion,...

Can you think of a time in your life when you felt completely overwhelmed by the problems, situations and responsibilities you are...

How do we respond when our plans for the day are interrupted? How do we respond to the need we see all around us? When you become a...

How do you respond when you’re going through a difficult time? Do you try your best to figure out a solution by yourself? Do you tend...

It’s really hard living with other people. When you live with others you start to notice the differences in your habits and routines. Do...

If we say a decision is “set in stone” we are describing something that is very difficult or impossible to change. If we describe someone...

If this world makes you crazy And you’ve taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I’ll be there And I see your true colours...

Today is New Year’s Eve. The end of an old year and the dawn of a new one. For most people it is a time for both looking back and looking...

These days it is so difficult to watch the news or listen to the radio. The whole world feels like it’s falling apart, like everyone is...

In today’s Gospel passage we see Jesus in confrontation with the chief priests and elders. He has offended them yet again with another...

Even though my youngest daughters are identical twins and look very much alike, they have very different personalities. But one thing...

The first line in this morning's passage from Ezekial really struck me: God made Ezekiel a sentinel for the house of Israel. What is a...

.”We’ve all heard the phrase: “We need to get to the heart of the matter.” When people say this they are referring to the central or most...