“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34
The high holy days of the Christian calendar are upon us. The path to Jerusalem, Calvary, and the Cross stretches out before our eyes. If we follow our Lord down this road, our souls will be seized by wonder, and our hearts will be pierced by love.
Read More“The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” – Psalm 126:3
If you are like me, you have always wanted to be “The Hero”. As a child, I imagined myself as the main character in every story. I dreamed of scoring the last-second shot that lifted my team to victory. I saw myself in the movies as Superman, beating the bad guys and saving the day.
Read More“While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20
“So, what do you do for a living?” It’s one of the first questions new acquaintances ask each other. Interestingly, we do not usually say, “I teach,” or “I fix broken bones.” Instead, we say, “I am a teacher,” or “I am a doctor.” It seems that we base our very identity upon the things we do.
Read More“Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger, abounding in mercy.” – Psalm 103:8
God our Father is merciful. That is the key theme of this Jubilee Year. It is a central message of Lent too. But, the fact that God is merciful also says something about you and me. We are sinners. If we were not, then there would be no need for God to be merciful in the first place!
Read MoreEach Wednesday, Rev. Father Frank Kyazze writes a blog reflecting his experiences with CARITAS & also on the core mission of CARITAS: Jesus' calling to "Love One Another." Fr. Frank is the first Seminarian of CARITAS For Children to be ordained. He is currently assigned to St. Joseph Minor Seminary in Nyenga, Uganda, as Dean of Studies. He is also a member of the Diocese of Lugazi, Uganda and sits on the CARITAS Board of Advisors.
