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Naї is my youngest granddaughter. She is the only one whom I have not been able to hold close to my heart, as I wish. She was born far away and is being raised far away. Last summer, we had our first meeting. It is not my ambition in life to spend it in visits. ...
Read moreI did not see my grandchildren last week. They were both overcome by an illness that kept them at home. They returned to us yesterday. At our house, they belong almost exclusively to their grandmother. They only notice my presence when prompted by her or when they know I have something that they like. The ...
Read moreWe left you the day before yesterday. We have lived with you, in the distant and cold country, for fifty days. We were able to have some alone time (some time alone) together. We have talked about a lot of things. I loved that you have captured, with this strong friendship that unites you with ...
Read moreEver since I arrived here, I have been observing everything that happens in our house. Life goes by quickly. About three years have passed since my son and his family traveled. I have missed many details, especially those related to the children. The two elder have grown in beauty and intelligence, and also in mischief, ...
Read moreLast Monday, my two eldest grandchildren asked to go to the movies with their aunt the night before she was to return to her university in France. My granddaughter suggested they watch the Barbie movie, which is being shown in cinemas here in Quebec. Her mother refused. It struck me that, in her refusal, she ...
Read moreMy two eldest grandchildren race to accompany me on my walking in this beautiful expanse. In these days in which I have known the country, sometimes, the four seasons of the year could pass in a single hour. Days ago, when I left the house, it was springtime. In a few minutes it turned into ...
Read moreI discovered my father after he returned to God, his Father! If I wanted to record the date of his absence, I would say forty-seven years ago. However, he whom you deem more powerfully present after descending into the dust, you will not be objective if you talk exclusively about his absence. Most young people, ...
Read moreI had to lead a weekly group that brings me together with some brethren most of whom are married. I chose for myself to comment on the words of the Apostle to the Ephesians 6:1-4. The readers of the epistle know that Paul has prefaced his words on marriage and then on the family by ...
Read moreAt the end of last April, my wife visited our daughter, who is pursuing her university studies in France. We were supposed to visit her together. However, I had to postpone my visit to a later date. What relieved me of the pain of my daughter’s objection to this postponement was that we will meet, ...
Read moreI saw her in front of me in our Church at the Sunday service. She was accompanied by three young children. Her face was new to me. She caught my attention with two things, her coming early to Orthros, and her company. In prayer, it is up to Man to fight everything that draws him ...
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