HOMILY: Fifth Sunday of Easter John 14: 1-12 Following Jesus, The Way Last Sunday, we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday and we established that we are like sheep in constant need of guidance and protection from our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We are often distracted by so many things and we end up moving in the…
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J&J Article 006: The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptability
J&J Article 006: The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptability Words by Jorge Wieneke As we progress in our professional careers, it’s important to remember that there will always be those who emerge better than us. Whether we are doctors, lawyers, consultants, entrepreneurs, Mentors, or any other profession, we must continually innovate and update our…
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Sunday Reflections | 30 April 2023
HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday John 10:1-10 Recognising the Voice of the Divine Shepherd To follow our Good Shepherd, we also need to be familiar with the voice of our Divine Shepherd. Learning by heart the voice of Jesus takes time and practice. That is learned through the discipline of praying…
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J&J Article 005: Practice makes perfect
Words by Jorge Wieneke The saying “practice makes perfect” is especially true when it comes to learning. While attending seminars and getting certified can be helpful, the real test of knowledge is applying it in the real world. For entrepreneurs, real-world experience is essential. Entrepreneurship is a hands-on activity that requires constant adaptation and problem-solving….
Read MoreSunday Reflections | 23 April 2023
HOMILY: Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 13-35 The MASS: An Emmaus Experience In each mass, we journey with Jesus just as the disciples journeyed with Him to Emmaus. Every mass is an opportunity for us to encounter Jesus so let us not be “foolish” and “slow to believe”. Today, I pray that God may…
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J&J Article 004: Is there such thing as too much intelligence?
Words by Jorge Wieneke Intelligence is undoubtedly a desirable trait that allows individuals to understand complex concepts and solve problems efficiently. However, as with any characteristic, an excessive amount of intelligence can have negative consequences. One of the primary drawbacks of too much intelligence is that it can lead to a sense of arrogance or…
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HOMILY: Second Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 Goodness beyond Measure Today, Jesus is very much present in people who dedicate their lives to the work for peace and reconciliation and who share their time, talent and treasure with others. The risen Lord is at work whenever people feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the…
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J&J Article 003: Importance of Basic Human Trait
Words by Jorge Wieneke In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to forget about the importance of basic human traits such as compassion, kindness, empathy, gratitude, sharing, and caring. However, these traits can make a significant positive impact on our businesses and the people we work with. Compassion is the ability to understand and share…
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HOMILY: Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection John 20:1-9 EASTER: Our FOREVER with GOD As Christians, we need to continually grow in our belief, understanding, and appreciation of the resurrection. It is a mystery which we cannot fully understand but only accept with faith. No one really knows the details of this risen life with…
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J&J Art. 002: Time for Entrepreneurs
By Jorge Wieneke Let’s talk about time as being an issue for Enterepreneurs. There’s no such thing as a lack of time, only a lack of focus. Sometimes we need to unload things to see things and to focus on things.” Time is a precious commodity that we all have in limited supply. As entrepreneurs,…
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