The four versions – a reflection

I completed Matthew, Mark, Luke and John which are the four versions of the story of Jesus Christ in the holy bible...Douay-Rheims is the bible of my choice for the singing of holy scriptures...There are times I chant and recite the scriptures which is a form of prayer...I am not perfect neither am I the …

Ennon near Salim – a reflection

Ennon near Salim is the place where John the Baptist baptized because there was lots of water there...John Ch. 03 verse 23. --- "And John was baptizing in Ennon near Salim: because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized." (John Ch. 03. Verse 23)...This inspired me to chant a renewal baptism …

On this special day – a reflection

Today I completed all 24 chapters of Luke and what makes today so special is that today is the day my beloved father passed away nineteen years ago in 2003...I dedicate the singing of sacred scriptures to my family to the memory of my beloved aunt Sheila also known as Sister Leo and my ancestry …

When we hurt – a reflection

When we hurt inside it is difficult to have a big heart and to forgive when we are broken and hurt inside...Hence the notion that hurting people hurt other people...When our fight or flight response system is activated it is even more difficult to be reasonable and forgiving towards those who hurt us due to …

Salt – A Reflection

While singing holy scriptures I am often inspired to sing shorter scriptures in the form of a chant...While singing Luke the scripture verse about salt spoke to me...It goes like this and is found in Luke Chapter 14 verses 34-35..."Salt is good. But if the salt shall lose its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? …

Seeing the light – a reflection

What does seeing the light mean exactly? Seeing the light is unique to each individual and for many of us myself included we can often feel like we see the light only to discover we have not seen the light in all its fullness of glory...Singing Holy Scriptures helps me to see the light more …

Change – A Reflection

For some of us change comes fast and for others change comes slow...Change is good for us as long as we change for the better...Sadly many often change for the worse before they change for the better and some never change at all...When I read about narcissistic people during my time in Ireland I discovered …

Stories – A Reflection

Mankind relates to each other via stories and we also relate to ourselves via our own stories...Luke Ch. 09 tells stories...Jesus Christ understood the importance of story telling and this would explain why Jesus spoke in parables or stories...These days if you do not plan a trip and take little with you when you travel …

Storms – A Reflection

Storms are mentioned in Luke Chapter 08 and in this story Jesus is mentioned as having command over the waters and sea which is impressive...I was inspired to not only sing Luke Chapter 08 as part of my singing holy scriptures project which is a hobby of mine...I am also inspired to sing little chants …

The Centurian – A Reflection

As I sing holy scriptures my eyes are opening in a more enlightened way. In Luke Ch. 07 a centurian had a synagogue built "for he loveth our nation" (Luke Ch. 07)...The faith of the centurian was profoundly humble...He did not demand to see Jesus in person rather he expressed his need for healing in …