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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Happy New Year! Well almost---this weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and so the new liturgical year. The gospel this weekend invites us to embrace the hope of Christ which is bigger than the challenges and fears we have. Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas but also for the second coming of our Saviour who will take us home. Let us be alert and ready---avoiding the fading distractions of this world.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Fr. John begins a message series on change in our lives and in our family of parishes---change is constant and things fade away--but Christ's love and words never pass away. Let us be wise and focus our efforts on what does not pass away.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
This coming weekend we celebrate the SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING. The gospel offers a contrast of two different kingdoms--that of Pontius Pilate and that of Jesus. Very different---opposites in fact. What does each offer and which one brings us the truth? Yet which kingdom do we spend our time in? Can we fully embrace Christ as King of our hearts?
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year, we are reminded that everything will fade and pass away, but Christ's words, love and presence will not. We need to draw close to Christ so that we can fully live and journey to heaven. Cemeteries remind us of light, hope and joy that only Christ can offer. Listen for more!!
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
The gospel challenges us to be more like a poor widow who places all her trust in God while the rich give to the treasury out of their excess and abundance. Who do we truly rely on and place complete trust in? Is it God or ourselves? Who do we choose and how can we change? Listen for more!
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Jesus is asked what is the greatest commandment in the Gospel this weekend----he responds with two---Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love our neighbour as ourselves. There is nothing greater than this. How can we live this out each day? Listen to find out.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Today the Gospel tells the story of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus who cries out to Christ so that he may see again. In this great miracle he sees Christ as the Son of God and follows Him. May we always cry out to the Lord so that we may see as God sees---seeking to be instruments of mercy and love in the world.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
This weekend the Gospel reminds us to be servant of all like Christ. James and John wanted to sit on the left and right hand side of Jesus in the kingdom without really understanding the call of faith is to be humble and slave of all. We can't get caught up in fame or fortune but of humble and loving service--this makes us rich in the eyes of God.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! As we give thanks for the countless blessings in our lives we are called in the Gospel this weekend to inherit eternal life by changing our lives---becoming Christ by following the rules, re-organizing our priorities and then live differently following Christ. This may seem impossible but for God all things are possible.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Fr. John interviews Christine Canniff and Renée Culverwell--parishioners along with Pastoral Minister Colleen Keane about the Alpha Series that took place in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes this past year in preparation for the next series in January 2025. Colleen describes the why and how Alpha works while Christine and Renée share their personal experiences of the journey that has enhanced their faith!!