At the beginning of this month, we celebrated the founding of our nation.  In 1867, the three British colonies of Canada (Upper and...

Over the years, I have had the honor of witnessing many baptisms, occasions when parent bring their new child to be welcomed into the...

Living with Uncertainties and Discoveries In a world filled with uncertainties, facing constant questions, we live with many challenges. ...

Seven years ago, our world entered the experience of Covid-19.  Among other things, this world-wide epidemic forced us into isolation and...

“Mystery” can mean many things.  Sometimes we use it in reference to something that is hard to understand.  Often it refers to a story...

The final round of the NHL playoffs is beginning with two teams, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers vying with each other for the...

Change is a reality of our lives.  Sometimes it takes us to new and even exciting places and experiences.  There are however changes in...

Peace I leave you; my peace I give to you… .  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.  (John 14:27) As...

Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s Mercy.  These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith.  Mercy has become...

Recently, the Winnipeg Jets played an amazing game to win their way through the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  In the final...

She was about 7 years old. Her new bike was colourful and her feet just barely touched the ground. As she coasted along the street, her...

Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun’s love In the spring becomes the rose This...

The Paschal Mystery refers to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus as the Christ and it includes the gift of his Spirit to us. ...

With this Sunday, Passion Sunday, we enter a sacred time in our faith tradition. Holy Week takes us on a journey. It is Jesus’ journey...

Today we can hear again the words of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65). In its final session the Council promulgated The...

This 4th Sunday of Lent we hear one of the most beautiful and moving of Jesus’ parables. (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) It is a story that touches...

Seven hundred years is a long time. How surprising is it that more than 700 years ago our faith community, our church began a custom...

The Second Sunday of Lent each year takes us to an episode in the Gospels that is referred to as the transfiguration. Peter, James and...

Here we are – Lent again. Here we are – Lent again. Traditionally, it is a time of penance and giving up things, habit and behaviors –...

Ashes, a symbol and sign for the coming Lenten season. This coming Wednesday we will gather and use this sign as a beginning of our...