SeasonsSeptember 15, 2019Golden Calves – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
" I like a principle stated by Saint Ignatius of Loyola: "The other things on the face of the earth are created for the human beings, to help them in the pursuit of the end for which they are created [the praise, reverence and service of God]. … We ought to use things to the extent they help us tow
SeasonsSeptember 08, 2019Practical Wisdom and Financial Planning – Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"Jesus’ words and actions often reveal a sort of practical wisdom. That comes across today in his reminder about the need for planning and preparation. He offers two illustrations."
SeasonsSeptember 05, 2019The Blessed Virgin’s Birthday
""Our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, Most Gracious Advocate thine eyes of Mercy towards us and after this our exile, show unto us the fruit of Thy Womb, Jesus.”"
SeasonsSeptember 02, 2019The Vocation to Work: Contributing to the Fabric of the World
"Laudato Si is an amazing document. There are few significant topics in life that he doesn't cover. It even speaks of architecture and urban life. He has a wonderfully broad notion of integral ecology."
SeasonsSeptember 01, 2019Knowing Our Place in The World – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The Book of Sirach cautions us to perform our tasks with humility. As is his habit, Jesus uses a parable to drive home the point: Whoever exalts self will be humbled, and whoever humbles self will be exalted."
SeasonsAugust 25, 2019Self-Discipline – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The value of discipline is highlighted in today’s selection from the Letter to the Hebrews. “Endure trials for the sake of discipline.” "
SeasonsAugust 18, 2019Hearts on Fire – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The image of fire is a reference to the purifying actions of Jesus, whereby he is helping his followers to distinguish between dross and the real thing. He refers to division, basically stating that he will be resolute in the face of opposition, setting his sights for Jerusalem and what awaits him.
SeasonsAugust 11, 2019Where is my treasure? Where is my heart? – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"Today’s Gospel from Luke includes the reminder to seek an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” "
SeasonsAugust 04, 2019“Shrouds don’t have pockets”- Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"We know that anything has the potential to become an idol, even something seemingly good and appropriate. Personal fitness or being attractive are examples. Even spiritual activities such as retreats and significant experiences can be the object of greed"
SeasonsJuly 21, 2019Martha or Mary? Mary and Martha? – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"What if we could put our heart and mind into our daily chores? What would it mean to cook and clean and garden with love? Can I bring out the garbage or wash the dishes with love?"
SeasonsJuly 14, 2019A Good Samaritan – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"People who witness a crime or dangerous situation and jump in to rescue someone in danger are generally referred to as Good Samaritans. How often have you read of someone who rushes into a burning house or a fast-moving river, hoping to rescue someone in need?"
SeasonsJuly 11, 2019Born Again
Sorrow t urns to joy as the poet reflects on that first Easter morning.
SeasonsJuly 09, 2019Easter Triduum
On this second day of igNation's poetry week, the poe t takes us back to the start of the Easter Triduum.
SeasonsJuly 07, 2019Walk in a Relaxed – and Light – Manner: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"There are many advantages to walking in relaxation, lightness and peace through our days and upon the earth. But that is not easy. How do we get to that place of peace and freedom?"
SeasonsJuly 01, 2019Canada Day – 2019
“Eternal God, whose reign extends from sea to sea, and whose care endures throughout the ages, hear our prayers for our country: grant wisdom to those who govern it and respect for human life and dignity to every citizen, so that justice may flourish and all peoples live in unity and in peace.”
SeasonsJune 21, 2019Beginning of Summer
"The great novelist Henry James said of summer, "Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.""
SeasonsJune 16, 2019A Father’s Impact – Father’s Day 2019
"As we celebrate Father's Day, let's be grateful for all of our fathers and for those who've filled in for them."
SeasonsJune 09, 2019The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fear of the Lord – Pentecost 2019
"St. Thomas Aquinas writes of this as a fear of separating oneself from God. He describes the gift as a “filial fear,” like a child’s fear of offending a parent. "
SeasonsJune 02, 2019Ascension and the Inner Life – World Communications Day 2019
"Let me offer three ways in which we can live our lives as if we share in the inner life of God here on earth."
SeasonsMay 24, 2019“I’m dreaming of a white”… Easter?
"At Jesus’ birth peace and glory were proclaimed as a future promise. In the week of Passion tide we celebrate their reality that only come through Jesus’ cross."
SeasonsMay 05, 2019Saint Peter and Decisions – Third Sunday of Easter
"Ignatius speaks of three times for making a good decision. The first time is “an occasion when God our Lord moves and attracts the will in such a way that a devout person, without doubting … carries out what was proposed"
SeasonsApril 29, 2019Easter Message – 2019
"“Christ is alive and He wants you to be alive! He is in you, He is with you and He never abandons you. "
SeasonsApril 28, 2019FOMO or Doubt? – Second Sunday of Easter- 2019
"FOMO is the fear of not being included. It is fear that others are having a better time – whether experiencing the Risen Lord or attending a party"
SeasonsApril 23, 2019Easter: a day or two later
Th theme the poet chose for today's poetry Tuesday is RISEN.
SeasonsApril 21, 2019Easter Sunday 2019
"The ministry of consolation occurs when we release people from their fears, when we bring them peace, when we evangelize, when we help them to recognize Christ, and when we give them hope."
SeasonsApril 20, 2019A Great Silence on Earth: Holy Saturday
"Churches that celebrate Holy Saturday traditionally do so by observing a day of somber reflection as they contemplate the world of darkness that would exist without the hope of Christ’s resurrection."
SeasonsApril 19, 2019Watch and Pray – Good Friday 2019
"You know immediately that you have walked onto sacred ground and that there is a sense of peace and the nearness of God. No one has to say anything. It’s okay to just sit in silence."
SeasonsApril 18, 2019Holy Thursday and Humility
"Holy Thursday is a celebration of turning those ordinary forms of service, hospitality and availability into a way to imitate Christ. "
SeasonsApril 16, 2019Holy Tuesday
As we enter into this Holy Week, the poet looks at the Tuesday of this sacred time.
SeasonsApril 15, 2019Reflection on Palm Sunday
" Jesus example on Palm Sunday reminds us that the crowd is fickle. One day they wave banners in your honor, the next day they can reject us."
SeasonsApril 14, 2019Our Entry into a Sacred Journey – Palm Sunday 2019
"There is a timeless character to the Paschal Mystery, the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. As we pray with it, we can't help but see parallels in our own life and in the life of the world."
SeasonsApril 13, 2019The Triumph of New Life Over Death
"uust as Jesus rose to a new life after his death, so shall we. This promise to us of a new life is why Easter is the best “Good News” in our life."
SeasonsApril 12, 2019“Our Anomalous Vision”
"This Lent, I find myself shifting from the question in that shepherd’s carol, “Do you hear what I hear?” to a more penitential question: “Can I really see what others can?""
SeasonsApril 11, 2019The Christian Practices of Lent
"Please join me on this journey to Easter and the renewal of your inner self. Together, let us grow in love of Christ, who is everything to us"
SeasonsApril 10, 2019The Lenten Journey
"Hopefully our Lenten journey will be a time to choose more deeply and consistently our belovedness."
SeasonsApril 08, 2019Lent is a Time to Savour
"The barren fig tree, the repentant son, and the forlorn woman are each a sign to encourage us in our Lenten pilgrimage. Each stands as a beacon pointing the way to Jesus and through him to the Father."
SeasonsApril 06, 2019Thinking of Lent in Black and White
"To watch a film in black and white, without 3-D glasses, and with no chest-thumping surround sound, is to slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in another sense of time. Cinematic Lent."
SeasonsApril 04, 2019For Me Lent is creating Opportunities
" Lent for me is not a time for mourning over sins, but trying to realize more fully that they are forgiven, and that forgiveness motivates me to do better"
- SeasonsApril 03, 2019
What is Lent?
"However, the most significant use of forty in this particular situation is the forty days that Jesus spent in the wilderness before he embarked on his public ministry."