Author: Father Raymond Connolly
‘Proud to be young’ – Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
News of Lesego Chombo becoming Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister certainly catches the eye. A young woman, accomplished as a lawyer and beauty queen, receives a presidential app
UK conference hopes to map ‘pathway to end suffering’ in Sudan as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
Here in St. Jude’s parish, we know struggle. We understand what it means when the systems around you falter, when hard work does not guarantee peace. The news out of London, detail
UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’ as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
Here in St. Jude’s parish, we often speak of truth. We know truth offers solid ground, unlike shifting sands. The news this week about UK MPs withdrawing their Bangladesh regime re
How long-range missiles inside Russia could affect Ukraine war as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
The news reports tell us the United States now permits Ukraine to use long-range missiles for strikes within Russia. This development marks a significant shift in the ongoing confl
Ukraine must drive Russia troops away from border areas, a Zelenskyy adviser says as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
We read reports about Ukraine, particularly the ongoing struggle to defend its Ukraine border areas. Ukrainian troops confront a relentless ground offensive. They receive new weapo
‘They killed my son’ – raw grief after Nigeria school collapse as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
The heart breaks when a parent buries a child. A father’s cry of anguish after the recent Nigeria school collapse reaches all the way to our parish hall here in the valley. We know
Anti-sex trafficking advocate accuses GOP Sen. Katie Britt of distorting her story as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
In our valley, workers know when someone tells an honest story. They also know when someone bends the truth. Recently, an advocate against sex trafficking accused a prominent polit
FBI source accused of Biden lies ‘linked to spies’ as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
Morning mist still hangs over the river mills when our parishioners gather for early Mass. In our neighborhood, people value honest words above all else. A neighbor expects a hands