CELEBRATING LOVE
I think it is no shocker to anyone that there is too much hate in this world. We are inundated with stories of harm and oppression that is perpetrated and often tolerated with complicit silence. It is as true now…
RECHARGE YOUR SPIRIT AT THE DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE 2025
Are you ready for an unforgettable day of inspiration, connection, and faith? Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22, 2025, and join us at the stunning Old Mill in Toronto for the 16th annual Dynamic Women of Faith Conference. This one-of-a-kind event promises…
A CANADIAN HIDDEN TREASURE: THE DIOCESAN ORDER OF SERVICE
From time to time, you agree to do something rather ordinary and find yourself encountering something quite extraordinary. That was my experience last fall when I agreed to do a workshop on Women in the Hebrew Scriptures for a group…
RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
In September of 2019 Pope Francis declared that “the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the word of God (Aperuit Illis, 3).” On this day we devote ourselves to delving…
WHEN LIFE THROWS YOU OFF YOUR HORSE: THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL
“The conversion of St. Paul was a turning point in the history of the early Church.” This powerful statement, offered in the Living with Christ missalette, highlights the commentary for the feast we celebrate today. St. Paul continues to be…
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY (JANUARY 18-25)
The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is “Do you Believe this?” It is a quote from the Gospel of John (11:25-26). What an appropriate question for Christians to contemplate. We share the same faith in Jesus Christ and…
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Over the last few weeks, I have been privileged to attend the funerals of several people who were faithful to their baptismal promises. Their baptisms were meaningful in defining who they became and how they lived. I had a personal…
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
This story begins by ancient wise ones appreciating a stellar anomaly. A bright star shining in the sky and a decision to follow a prophecy’s truth, the sign of wonder. How does one follow a star? By keeping one’s focus…
NEW YEAR
For the secular world, New Year’s Day is full of resolutions: we will eat less, drink less, exercise more, be more generous, less greedy, better in every way. But for Christians, it’s also about blessings. The scripture readings for the…
THE HOLY FAMILY: PILGRIMS OF HOPE
Churches and Cathedrals in Canada and around the world are beginning the celebration of the Jubilee Year whose theme is “Pilgrims of Hope.” Mary and Joseph carrying the Christ-child within are the first Pilgrims of Hope we encounter in the…