Beginning of Fall
"Despite all the new concerns, fall has its usual beauty and melancholy. It’s likely the favourite season for most of us. "...
21
Sep
30
Aug
A burning fire shut up in my bones … . Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
"His image of a burning fire refers directly to the Old Testament notion of Yahweh as a consuming fire. "...
23
Aug
Who do you say I am? – Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Peter never fully moves beyond his weakness, fear and sinfulness. He is called to a particular role, precisely in his imperfection."...
09
Aug
The Sound of a Gentle Breeze – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"It is because God’s voice can be so silent and gentle that we need to be discerning"...
01
Jul
Canada Day 2020
"Even as we continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and racism, let’s pause to be grateful today."...
21
Jun
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father’s Day 2020
"No video conference or chat through a window quite allows us to truly show the affection we want to on this day."...
14
Jun
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 2020
""Each day in reciting the words of consecration, I confirmed with all my heart and soul a new pact, an eternal pact between Jesus and me through his blood mixed with mine. Those were the most beautiful Masses of my life!""...
13
Jun
Water Mixed with Vinegar
"I was touched by his creativity, and amazed with his virtual – and yet truly concrete – participation in the Holy Week’s highlights during this confinement due to Covid-19."...
07
Jun
Dances and Kisses: Most Holy Trinity 2020
"One way of measuring that is by looking to see if my relationship with God has made a difference in my life. Am I more compassionate than I used to be? Am I loving and forgiving?"...
02
Jun
Pentecost 2020
For the feast of Pentecost, the poet writes of the dancing at the Pentecostal Pary....