Hello, Beloved child of God. As we begin Ordinary Time this liturgical year, The Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time we read John’s telling of Jesus calling the first disciples. On the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, we read Mark’s recount of the event. From John’s telling, I have taken five important quotesContinue reading “The Call of the Disciples”
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Here I Am…
This Sunday always holds a special meaning when I look back on my own faith journey. Back in 2005, this would have been the first Sunday that I would have led Music Ministry in our little parish in Pendleton, Our Lady of Divine Love.This is where I met the group of people that were instrumentalContinue reading “Here I Am…”
Dinner with Family
I found the video about the importance of sharing a meal as a family that I referred to in my recent Homily – Feast of the Holy Family. Dinner with Family – Kids answer is shocking – Bing video
Merry Christmas to all…
For unto us a child is born, the saviour of the world. Let us begin to celebrate the Christmas season with Faith, Hope and Love. May God bless you all on this day, as we remember the Messiah, the fulfillment of God’s promise to his people.
and you get a blessing…
On Sunday, Dec. 27th, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, Curbside/ Drive by Family Blessings. Starting at 11:00am on the East side of the Church, drive up the laneway, entering from Fourth street and exit by Pitt St. Stay in your car, roll down the windows, receive the blessing and drive off. FridayContinue reading “and you get a blessing…”
Can I share a song? Imagine…
A few years ago, I wrote a Christmas song called “Imagine” … here is a quick recording of it. Imagine Imagine if you were a shepherd watching flocks that night, Would just knowing take your breath away? Would you be running to the stable where he lay,Would you join the angels and say… Glory, Glory,Continue reading “Can I share a song? Imagine…”
One October evening…
There is a beauty in the fall that helps us to endure the cold of winter and the heat of the summer. This was a great moment walking under the maple trees on the pathway …. if the bricks and tree could count, how many footsteps passed them by.
Let’s take a walk …
As we begin this celebration, we will light the Advent Wreath. We remind ourselves that this is a candle that symbolizes hope.Hope in the steadfast, never ending love of God.Hope in the salvation that was made available to us through his Son. Our story as Christians does not end, it is not complete with theContinue reading “Let’s take a walk …”
