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What does a lost sheep and a lost coin have to do with our faith?  Jesus in the gospel reminds us that we are all about seeking out those in need of God's love, healing, grace and hope.  Our world is missing the heart of what it is to be truly alive.  It is up to us to shine the light of the gospel in our world today.

Jesus has very high standards if we are going to be his disciples---what do we need to consider before making this commitment that will totally transform and fulfill our lives?  Listen to find out more!!

How can inviting people over for dinner turn into a reflection on the kingdom of heaven?  Listen as Fr. John reflects on a gospel dinner Jesus had with some scribes and Pharisees.  Who should you invite to dinner?  This is actually very important for each of us to consider.  Listen to find out more.

Fr. John concludes this message series with a challenge for everyone who seek to enter through the narrow door---surrendering ourselves to God through ministry, outreach and service. All of us need to step up after the pandemic bringing Christ to others!

How can we get through the narrow gate and enter the Kingdom of Heaven?  It's all about making Christ the centre of our lives and making sure that the last go first.  Listen and discover how Jesus inspires us to be hope in our world today!!

Fr. John continues in his latest message series talking about a "golden buzzer" to shorten homilies and the fact that Jesus wants to set us on fire to live and share the Good News. Christ also calls us to choose who we will serve--Him or ourselves?

In the gospel this weekend Jesus tells us that he has come not to bring peace but division!!  What is he really talking about?  Listen as Fr. John reminds us that Christ calls us to choose Him always and not ourselves.  Fr. John even shares a bit about St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Fr. John begins this message series talking about golden buzzer moments from the popular television show AMERICA'S GOT TALENT. Each of us need to share who we are and what we have in our parish family so that we can build the kingdom. We need the faith of Abraham who followed God going to a place he did not know.

How must we be dressed and ready for action in our world today as Jesus call us in the Gospel for this Sunday?  Fr. John shares two important ways---in our post-pandemic world and how we as a Canadian Church seek truth, reconciliation and a new friendship with our indigenous brothers and sisters.  Listen to find out more.

The gospel this week challenges us to think beyond ourselves and share our talents, abilities, treasures and time with those who are in need.  Who are we supposed to serve in our lives---God or ourselves?  Riches come to us when we give our lives away!  Listen to find out more!