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Fr. Patrick reflects at the Monday morning Mass of the mission preparing for Advent and Christmas.

Fr. Patrick Beneteau begins the parish mission with the weekend homily.

Fr. Patrick presents his first session for the pre-Advent mission.

Fr. John concludes this message series reflecting on how God shares his kingdom with us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King.  May the Lord be king of our hearts and lives!

This coming weekend we celebrate the last Sunday of the Church's year with the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe.  The gospel chosen for this celebration is the Lord's crucifixion---the most perfect act of love of the King for his people.  Jesus is a king who does not impose his power but uses his grace to set us free!!  Will we be faithful servants and share the light he offers to each of us?

In the sixth homily of the message series Fr. John reminds us that in the chaos and the ups and downs of life---God helps us endure and persevere. This is good news. Fr. John even talks about St. Ignatius of Loyola and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year---we are reminded to endure as witnesses of the Good News in everything we do.  We should not get caught up in things of this world but use things of this world to bring others to the grace of heaven.  Will we trust the Lord and endure the challenges of the world and share His mercy together?

Fr. John continues to preach about the GOOD NEWS of our faith by reminding us that we are the Church---the temples of the Holy Spirit and living stones and a flowing river of salvation for the world. We have the privilege of sharing in the work and ministry of grace with Christ. That is always good news!

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran.  This is the Cathedral parish of the Bishop of Roma---the Pope.  This also means it is the mother parish of the entire Catholic Church.  Yet what is most essential to realize is that we, the faithful---are the true and living Church with Christ at the head.  Bricks and mortar are temporary, but the Body of Christ is forever.

Fr. John continues to share the GOOD NEWS as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls Day. Christ offers us the gift of eternity right now in our lives today and later in heaven. Are we willing to embrace this gracious gift?