December 22, 2021

December 22: Morning star

For God's promises shine like a light in the darkness until the day dawns and the rising morning star shines in your hearts... 2 Peter 1:19 [...]
December 12, 2021

December 12: Third Advent - Rejoice!

Today is the third Sunday of Advent, in the Church it has the Latin name "Gaudete", which means "Rejoice!" Of course, this means the joy that God will soon [...]
August 19, 2019

Change of perspective

The other day I told you in this place that some people are always whining. Afterwards, I noticed that it sounded quite whiny. That's exactly what a [...]
August 17, 2019

Do not fret, just wonder!

Warning: this is not a scene from Loriot but actually happened. This summer. Where does not matter. That's why the names are fictitious. It rains [...]
April 24, 2019

Double Easter

As I told you yesterday, during the Easter Vigil I had to decide whether to join in the celebration in the Children's Village or in the parish. This is not [...]
March 31, 2019

4th Sunday of Lent: Rejoice!

Today I didn't want any of the usual calendar pictures. I felt the need for a break. That's what Sundays during Lent are supposed to be, after all: Interruptions, [...]
May 14, 2018

Review Katholikentag 2: Peace brings joy

I have a colleague who is tattooed. Really tattooed. He has two huge tattoos on his arms and another tiny one - but also clearly visible. [...]
December 11, 2016

Advent tour with joy

Today is "Gaudete" Sunday. Gaudete: "Rejoice"! The reading text is a passage from the prophet Isaiah (chapter 35:1-10): The wilderness and the dry land shall [...]
December 1, 2016

Welcome to the Advent Tour!

"Anyone else boarding here?" Today we welcome all those who do not start counting down until the first of December. After all, these are not [...]