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So how is Lent going to be different this year?

Like everyone else, I feel as though we have not stopped living Lent since March 2020, but we have. The liturgical year has carried on despite not being in step with the calendar year, or school & work year. That is what makes it even more important that we are more intentional about Lent thisContinue reading “So how is Lent going to be different this year?”

What are you presenting to people?…

Today the Church is celebrating ‘The Presentation of the Lord’ where Mary and Joseph arrive at the temple to present Jesus, check our Monseigneur Kevin’s homily from this morning’s mass on Facebook. “Kevin Maloney” There is a tradition in the church (on Candlemas), that a candle light procession held, that symbolizes that like Mary andContinue reading “What are you presenting to people?…”

What are you listening to…?

Most of us have had this experience, you are driving along, maybe trying to find a sign that will give you an indication of what direction that you need to go. Typically if there are other people in the car you ask them to be quiet and you turn the radio off so you areContinue reading “What are you listening to…?”

Faithful Fisherman (song)

All the way back in 1998, we were up in the snowy wonderland of Timmins, Ontario. During that time I was in Music Ministry and listening to Steve Bell, I kept playing his ‘story’ cassette, and was quite inspired by his ministry journey. It seems that this may have been the beginning, maybe the initialContinue reading “Faithful Fisherman (song)”

The Call of the Disciples

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”

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…”