Madonna Magazine

Author: Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

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    In praise of mothers

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    The unconditional love of mothers is an earthly representation of God’s love for us.

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    Stay in the present

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    Golf offers a perfect metaphor of life with God.

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    Pilgrims together

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    To be a successful pilgrim, we need to travel light and put aside the baggage of fears, prejudices and resentments.

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    Leading with the soul

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    A leader is capable of careful reflection, and of articulating the fruits of this reflection.

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    Springtime workers

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ. 03 March 2023

    Every one of our actions sows seeds for the future of our society.

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    Point of balance

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    We need to be at peace with ourselves so as not to endanger the peace of others.

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    Look to the good

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    Jesus is with us all offering hope always – even when we face failure, fear and disappointment.

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    Prayer has many faces

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    Thankfully there is nothing complicated about prayer. It is simply an encounter between ourselves and God.

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    Leaning into love

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    Love and its twin sisters tenderness and kindness require a good deal of hard work, training and discipline.

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    The music of hope

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ. 09 November 2021

    Hope is not wishful thinking, it is a commitment to work to make things better.

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    A fundamental argument

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ

    How we see the world, our inclinations and orientations in life, our approach to and standpoint on important matters, all form our basic attitude to life.

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    Ageing gracefully

    Fr Chris Gleeson SJ. 03 May 2021

    We need to understand grace as an event – something that describes the quality of our relationship with God. 

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