Conversations with Archbishop J

March 13, 2024

Moved by the community to discernment

Q: Archbishop J, what is the synod about, really? Part II In part one of this series, we explored the metaphor of the Synod on Synodality […]
March 5, 2024

St Joseph, a man for the present age

Q: Why a consecration to St Joseph? Masculinity in our time is in peril. Western civilisation has moved from patriarchy to matriarchy. It used to be […]
February 29, 2024

Communal discernment, loading… loading

Q: Archbishop J, what is the synod about, really? The Synod on Synodality is a major upgrade of the operating system (OS) of the Roman Catholic […]
February 21, 2024

Call to the wilderness to heal our ancient wound

Q: Archbishop J, why prayer, fasting and almsgiving?     As we saw last week, Lent is a ritual space where we are plunged into the inner purpose […]
February 16, 2024

Lent – a sacred rhythm, a ritual space

Q: Archbishop J, why Lent?    If Carnival is a mirror of our soul, we must conclude all is not well with our soul. We need a […]
February 7, 2024

At the other end of the rope…

Q: Archbishop J, is roping off bands a regression?   This is a sensitive issue and needs delicacy. The question came from a female reveller who held […]
February 1, 2024

Carnival – the good, the bad, a reflection of T&T’s soul

Q: Archbishop J, is Carnival evil?  This is a complex question that deserves a detailed answer. But I will begin with the simple answer. Carnival, the […]
January 24, 2024

Understand meno, understand discipleship

Q: Archbishop J, what is a disciple? A disciple is one who follows his master, sits at the feet of the master, and learns and is […]