National Pledge of Jamaica Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigor of my body in the service of my fellow citizens. I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to…
Reflections on Retirement: The Practice of Saying No
Greetings! It is Monday, March 9, 2026, and with a sense of awe, I acknowledge that this is my first post for the year. My hope is that, with the Lord’s guidance, this will be the beginning of many more consistent reflections in the months ahead. Outside, a gentle rain falls steadily as I settle…
THE PAUSE THAT WILL (BY GRACE) REFRESH
Greetings! I trust that you are holding on, in and by faith, to the One in whose hands are our times cf. Psalm 31:14–15. Much has happened since our last conversation, and it is difficult to know where to begin; but as Julie Andrews sings in the memorable “The Sound Of Music,” the beginning is…
A New Season of Love, Unfolding
Greetings! I hope you are doing well and not allowing negative situations or circumstances to derail your plans. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Perhaps I should listen to and practice more of that which proceeds from my mouth, as recommendation to others…sigh! I was the recipient, yesterday morning, of a lovely meme from a beloved and…
A Word For and Beyond Ash Wednesday
This Ash Wednesday, I did not go to the usual place of worship, but not because I was intentionally delinquent. I was scheduled to minister to the faithful in the parish of St. Ann, and looked forward to what God would have done via that experience, but alas, I was hit by a bug that…
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