This past Sunday we celebrate Christ as the Good Shepherd, we also take time to reflect on vocations to the priesthood, religious life and the diaconate.The Gospels in the lectionary of the week progress through John chapter 10. Here in first world North America we have lost the impact of what it means to beContinue reading “The Good Shepherd…”
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Have a wonder-filled Sunday…
The Gospel this Sunday is Luke 24-13:35 … the walk to Emmaus.How often do we read a story in the bible and wish that we were able to experience in real-time, in the first person.Buckle up because every time we attend Holy Mass … Luke 24-13:35, not the walk, because most of us drive toContinue reading “Have a wonder-filled Sunday…”
WHY DOES A DEACON WEAR HIS STOLE ACROSS HIS SHOULDER?
I came across this post from Catholic Online Class, it provides an outlook on the charism of the order of Deacons. It is a good reminder that my ordination is not to be taken lightly, or casual and being addressed as Deacon, even when in public and not vested is a wonderful reminder, because thatContinue reading “WHY DOES A DEACON WEAR HIS STOLE ACROSS HIS SHOULDER?”
He has Risen … have we?
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Ps 118:24 Allow me to shamelessly quote the Gospel Acclamation from today, as an Easter people this should be the quote that we live by each and everyday.Of course it is easy to fall into the trap thatContinue reading “He has Risen … have we?”
and so it begins…
Each year on August 1st, I am amazed at the change in the air.It seems like everything is aligned, when we flip to the new calendar month. The weather breaks and the mornings are a little cooler, afternoon are more tolerable and the evenings lend themselves for sitting by a fire with a warm beverage.Continue reading “and so it begins…”
Happy Birthday … to my openness to the Holy Spirit.
O God,who by the mystery of today’s great feast,sanctify your whole Church in every people and Nation,pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit across the face of the earth,and with the divine grace that was at work when the Gospel was first proclaimed,fill now once more the hearts of believers.Through our LordContinue reading “Happy Birthday … to my openness to the Holy Spirit.”
In Flanders Fields
A few years ago I spent some time in a friends studio… with some songs that I wrote.Not sure when … but at some point I put the John McCrae poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ to a melody with some chords. Today is All Souls Day, where as a Church we pray for the Faithful Departed.WatchingContinue reading “In Flanders Fields”
Is Halloween Catholic?
I received this question from a parent who found themselves in a debate with their child?Hope this helps…. DG
Give God Permission…
It has been a little more than a month since we lost a wonderful shepherd in our area. Reality seems to have set in … so it is a good time to ask, have we already lost the sound of his voice… have forgotten the mission that he lived and worked for. Have we lostContinue reading “Give God Permission…”
Focus on the Peace of Christ …
This morning, I wake up to some news articles that remind me to focus on the Peace of Christ and not the chaos of the world. – recent bot campaign, shows AI easily accessible.– National Security agencies should explain how they are using AI.– cyber attacks in an attempt to sow discord– AI generated contentContinue reading “Focus on the Peace of Christ …”
The Deacon Guy 