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Go in Peace…

Today, I begin another adventure in my diaconate ministry, this prayer that came to me this morning is a great reminder of what we all should strive for every day in each of our Christian journeys. We all need to live for peace … in ourselves, our families, our parishes and workplaces, and those weContinue reading “Go in Peace…”

Knowing Jesus Personally

This seems to be a ‘buzz word’ in the Christian circles … as a way of having faith or Jesus on your own terms. We say it … but are not really know what we mean when we say it.

Catholics and the Culture of Contempt

We have all experienced this shift in the last decade … this video brings to light in a real way, the challenge that we are facing in our families, parishes and communities.

Walking Together Retreat

Working together with Kateri Native Ministry we have co-ordinated a multi-day retreat based on the Kateri Native Ministry’s new Kendaasawin Learning program helps both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous participants develop wisdom practices that promote life, love, and respect for all Creation. http://www.katerinativeministry.ca The Retreat will take place on August 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2023 and will beContinue reading “Walking Together Retreat”

“Why did Jesus Ascend to Heaven?”

Bishop Baron unpacks how we need to view the Ascension of the Lord, not as an absence or departing of Jesus’ presence but a fulfillment of his presence in our lives. Great response to the question… DG

Bridging the Great Divide

I spend a great deal of time, reading and listening to Bishop Barron & Christopher West in addition to Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.This video gives some great insight to the mission of the Church, it is not either/ or but both/and. We often find two groups in the Church in tensionContinue reading “Bridging the Great Divide”

Be the Sign…

In today’s Gospel reading from Luke 11:29-32, we read Jesus making the statement.“This … is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it.” We can be upset or disturbed about Jesus’ tone or implication but there is another option. Maybe instead of seeking, searching or waiting for a sign,Continue reading “Be the Sign…”

The Rise of Euthanasia

Last week I listened to this podcast from Bishop Barron, and this morning it was sent to my inbox … I am taking it as a indication that it needs to be shared.We need to continue to pray that families realize the dignity of life and meaning of service and suffering. Peace, DG Do weContinue reading “The Rise of Euthanasia”

How many times does God knock me off of my horse?

This morning during my regular prayer time … what I found myself reflecting on just how many times God knock me off of my house. I guess if I had a horse its name would be Pride, envy, gluttony, lust … I think you can recognize my pattern. Today we celebrate the conversion of SaulContinue reading “How many times does God knock me off of my horse?”

My Reading Table for 2023

Each year, during some of the quiet moments of Christmas. I look through my library and pull out some books that I have collected over the past year and add them to my reading table. It is a small goal that I set for myself to ‘read these books’ in the upcoming year. Some ofContinue reading “My Reading Table for 2023”