Mystic versus Saint
"“Mystics encounter and embody the presence of God in profound and life-changing ways""...
03
Jul
Dr. Michael Bautista is a physician practising in St. John's and is the recipient of the 2015 Ignatian Spirit Award from St. Bonaventure's. He is also the Chair of the Discipline of Anesthesia at Memorial University. and an associate professor of Medicine.
42 posts
29
Jun
On The Quest to Being Ordinary
"It’s easy to stay inside. It is easy to get comfortable, and not seek what God is actually asking. "...
24
Jun
Collaboration: A Case Study
The parish developed a strategic plan based upon four key areas: building relationships, fostering faith and spirituality, social justice, and commitment to sustainability."...
04
Apr
For 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"...
19
Dec
Advent is . . . an anticipation
"Advent is our chance to focus on the generosity of God who came to be with us in this present age, and, with joyful anticipation, will in the age to come. Jeremiah continues to be fulfilled."...
29
Oct
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
"Let’s face it. It’s a disposable world. No wonder we’re so good at recycling; we produce so much garbage, there’s plenty to practice with."...
05
Oct
The Principle and Foundation
On the 2018 feast of St. Ignatius, Michael Bautista shared with the people of St.Pius X parish what Ignatian spirituality means to him....
12
Jul
Walking on Water
"Building the trust in the loving care God affords us is a lifetime task – at least it is for me."...
27
Apr
A New Direction
"This call to “repent” is a call to metanoia, a transformational change of heart, a radical spiritual conversion. Do I really need that, or more importantly, do I really want that?"...
27
Feb
Walking in Fellowship
The 500th anniversary of he Reformation gives rise to feelings of unity rather than division....