Yom Kippur 2019
Today ". . . is a day of fasting and prayer, introspection and self-judgment when, collectively and repeatedly, we confess our sins and pray to be written into God's Book of Life.”:...
09
Oct
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Oct
A Heart of Stone – Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"Saint Paul reminds us today to rekindle the gift of God that is within you"...
05
Oct
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Sep
105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
" . . . our response to the challenges posed by contemporary migration can be summed up in four verbs: welcome, protect, promote and integrate."...
26
Sep
23
Sep
“We’re All Falling” The Start of Autumn
"The endless opportunities of summer are gone and winter is on the horizon. Many people turn inward and become more reflective. That melancholic nature is evident in much poetry". ...
16
Sep
What Can we Do When Everything is Falling Apart?
"Prayer is one of the greatest antidotes against recurring problems. " Throughout his life, Jesus continually told the people: ”Do not be afraid. Do not be anxious. Do not be worried. I bring you tidings of great joy”. "...
09
Sep
The Pope versus the Sourpuss
"These are intimate affairs where the Pope speaks without the intervention of diplomatic and theological experts. So what comes through is a sense of his genuine, unvarnished thinking and pastoral attitude."...
04
Sep
A Knight and A Bishop
"Bishop LaRocque said that I had some opposition but he believed I was inspired by Our Lady and the Holy Spirit. He encouraged me to remain steadfast and continue with our plans. His confidence helped our committee to forge ahead."...
31
Aug
Pilgrims’ Progress: Journal Entries from a 60th Anniversary Pilgrimage – #10
This is the tenth in a series ongoing journal entries....