Are You Ready for Christmas??
"We may not like the person, but as disciples we are called by that infant born this sacred night, to love them"...
06
Jan
John Montague earned his Master of Divinity from Regis College, University of Toronto. He is an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. He has a Master of Social Work, and, until his retirement, provided counselling to individuals, couples, and families. For seventeen years he organized a Day of Reflection for Catholic parents of lesbian daughters, gay sons, and transgendered children.
37 posts
22
Dec
What I’m Asking for Christmas
When I’m faced with major shock I find going to mass puts me at the foot of the cross, where I feel supported....
04
Nov
23
Sep
What a Piece of Work is Man
"Human beings did not just evolve from random fish into primates with self reflection ability. We are the product of divine intelligence"...
03
Sep
Talking With Francky
"When I’m sometimes automatically being judgmental, or nursing old resentments about past hurts, I think “that’s my ego, that’s the other standard.” "...
26
Aug
The Joy of Aging
"Sometimes elderly people can appear more childlike and humble. Not always of course. We can also be short tempered and judgmental."...
10
Jun
Sacred Heart and Pride Month
"Some say it's in old age that we become the person we were meant to be. Covid has given me time and opportunity to quietly reflect on what’s unimportant."...
08
Apr
Holocaust Remembrance Day
"Pope John Paul II declared Maximillian Kolbe “The Patron Saint of our difficult century.” All these people I thought, now share in the mystery of life not ending upon the death of the body."...
25
Jan
Goodbye, Father Bob
"Our relationship was founded on a shared belief in Jesus’ cross and resurrection."...
23
Dec