Our Sacred Stories~ Surprised by God: Wonder
What a wonder-filled gift is the capacity to be surprised. Our lives are filled with such occasions, some awesome, many quiet and simple....
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Reflections
Fr. John Jennings
- Sep 15
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ The Cross: Symbol of Love & Hope
One of the great symbols that we have in most of our churches and in many other spaces including our homes is the crucifix. This is an...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Sep 8
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Our Christian Church: Who Are We?
Who am I? Who are we? These are good and fundamental questions. Often, this search for identity leads to focusing on how we differ from...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ The Cost of Being a Disciple of Jesus
Seeking and research, embarking into territory that is new and unfamiliar can be exciting and absorbing. It is often time-consuming,...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Living with Uncertainties and Discoveries
In a world filled with uncertainties, facing constant questions, we live with many challenges. Yet… it is from our questions and often...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Aug 18
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ How Wide is our World, How Broad is our Vision?
Every so often I visit the neighbourhood in which I grew up. When I do, I am surprised by how small everything seems to be. The street...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ We Are Not Alone
These are anxious times. Our global community faces a host of challenges. Even a glance at the news, reveals war in Ukraine, shortages...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Discipleship and Discovery
A number of years ago a couple of my friends embarked on a hike. This was not your everyday stroll. They set out on a trek that covered...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ The Kingdom of God and Our Quest in Life
Harry Potter, The da Vinci Code, Star Wars, the adventures of King Arthur and his knights of the round table, all have a common element...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ The Reign of God Among Us
Outside the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton NB is a striking piece of art. It creates conversation and questions. For some it is...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ The Reign of God: Our Life-long Quest
Matthew’s gospel recalls much of the message and mission of Jesus in the form of discourses, teaching that connected Jesus with his...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Burdens & Blessings
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”(Matt. 11:28) What relationships are part...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jul 2
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ The Challenge of Discipleship Choosing Jesus: Our Master and Mentor
This past week, I had a phone call from a friend in western Australia. We had the opportunity to reconnect and share what is happening...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Confidence in God: A Relationship of Trust and Never-failing Love
There are times when watching or listening to the news is a recipe for disappointment and even despair. Conflicts and threats in...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jun 16
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories: Disciple Formation – Now what?
June – T’is the season. Thousands of graduates and students seek part-time, full-time work and careers. What do I want to do now and...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jun 9
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Sacraments: Signs of God with us, among us and imbedded in Creation
Perhaps one of the most significant and at the same time, the aspect most taken for granted in our Catholic Christian faith is our...
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Fr. John Jennings
- Jun 2
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Trinity: The Language of God
Language is a remarkable thing. We all have it. We all use it. For the human species, language is one of our primary characteristics. ...
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Fr. John Jennings
- May 26
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories: PENTECOST AND THE SPIRIT AMONG US
Spirit is something we value. We all know persons with lots of spirit. They appear to be full of life, vibrant, confident, happy,...
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Fr. John Jennings
- May 19
- 3 min
Our Sacred Stories ~ Ascension Relationship: Apart Yet Present
May is a time for graduations in colleges and universities. The target that has been ahead of us for so many years has been reached and...
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Fr. John Jennings
- May 12
- 2 min
Our Sacred Stories: Jesus Among Us – Living Together with Love
If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you...
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