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The Warm Up - Sunday March 5, 2023

This weekend we hear the scene of the Transfiguration in the gospel.  Jesus speaks to Moses and Elijah seeing the cross in the distance of Jerusalem. Listen to find out what we can learn from this scene in our lives today. Even though we cannot stay on the mountain top---we can be inspired to live the faith today.

The Warm Up - Sunday February 26, 2023

This weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent and hear Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil.  The three responses Jesus gives to the three temptations offer us insight and a pathway for our Lenten journey of conversion, renewal and repentance. 

The Warm Up - Sunday February 19, 2023

What does it mean to go the extra mile?  The Gospel this weekend helps us understand what it means to go beyond expectations and live a real Christian life today.  We are called to be generous, loving, compassionate and PERFECT.  Listen to find out more!

New Year’s Resolution Message Series - Homily 33

Fr. John concludes the message series talking about being SALT & LIGHT in our world today offering flavour, depth and grace while shining a light leading people to Christ.

The Warm Up - Sunday February 12, 2023

In the gospel this weekend Jesus tells us to let our YES be YES and our NO be NO.  We cannot be lukewarm but we must make a decision each day backed with deeds that bring the gospel to fulfillment in our world today.  We are not to be legalistic but embrace the gospel in our hearts so that it can be lived out to change the world!

The Warm Up - Sunday February 5, 2023

This weekend's gospel calls us to be salt and light for the world.  Through our faithful discipleship, we are chosen and empowered to offer joy, flavour and a zest for life in a way people will notice.  Jesus offers us a different path filled with grace and peace.  We are to be a shining light of hope in a world with a lot of darkness.  What does this really mean in practical terms?  Listen to find out.

New Year’s Resolution Message Series - Homily #2

Fr. John continues the message series by inviting each of us to move towards the light of Christ, be a community without division united in mind and purpose, humbly proclaiming the Good News by changing our lives and priorities. Great FAITH RESOLUTIONS any time of year!!

The Warm Up - Sunday January 29, 2023

Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes on a mountain top---in this he shows us the way of the Christian life and the unfolding of His ministry of reconciliation and salvation.  Are we living and experiencing the Beatitudes in our daily lives?

The Warm Up - Sunday January 22, 2023

Jesus moves to Capernaum fulfilling the prophecy from Isaiah and begins his public ministry while John the Baptist is arrested.  Christ calls the people to "repent for the Kingdom of God has drawn near."  How can we ourselves turn around to find Christ and help others to do the same?  Listen to find out more!

New Year Resolutions Message Series - Homily #1

Did you make a New Year's resolution? These are noble things to do but statistically most quit by the second Friday of January. Fr. John looks at FAITH resolutions that doesn't help us lose weight or save money---but discover who God has made us to be----the key to our fulfillment and happiness!