Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 121 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17John 2:13-22 Reflection: Why Do We Go to Church? We may question, “why do we go to church”? Today we celebrate the dedication of the…
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of gratitude for his life, that we share Father Don Senior, C.P., died on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the age of 82, after a brief illness.
Scripture: Titus 2:1-8Luke 17:7-10 Reflection: The Attitude of a Servant of God: We are unprofitable servants: we have done what we were obliged to do. We should serve God because we want to and out of the goodness of our…
Scripture: Titus 1:1-9Luke 17:1-6 Reflection: The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry tree,‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.” -Luke 17:6 One of my…
Scripture: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-142 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5Luke 20:27-38 Reflection: Today’s dramatic readings give hints of the central mystery of human life: what happens when we are dead? It reminds me of a priest friend, reflecting on his father’s death years…
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19Luke 16:9-15 Reflection: “…for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient. I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance.” -Philippians 4:11-12 Oh, that I…
Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1Luke 16:1-8 Reflection: The Challenge of Stewardship Today’s Gospel from Luke recounts Jesus’ parable regarding a “resourceful” steward who at first dishonestly squandered his master’s property, but then prudently tried to save face…
Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8aLuke 15:1-10 Reflection: One of the frailties of human behaviour is our incapacity to see ourselves in the full light of day. So many tests – both simple exercises and the more deeply searching psychological tests – are…
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9Romans 6:3-9John 6:37-40 Reflection: How consoling and encouraging it is to hear a family member or good friend say, “I wish you the best,” or “I am rooting for…
Solemnity of All Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-141 John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection: In the Church’s liturgical calendar, each November begins with the great feast of “All Saints” and then turns to “All Souls.” The exuberant Scripture readings include the gospel…