In our first reading this Sunday we hear from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. Using the image of a banquet, Isaiah proclaims the...

This past week, on October 4 the “Synod on Synodality” opened in Rome. Two years ago (October 2021) Pope Francis launched the...

There is a basic human longing that we all share. We want peace. We want it for our world, we want it for our communities, for our...

What a wonder-filled gift is the capacity to be surprised. Our lives are filled with such occasions, some awesome, many quiet and simple....

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...

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...

Seeking and research, embarking into territory that is new and unfamiliar can be exciting and absorbing. It is often time-consuming,...

In a world filled with uncertainties, facing constant questions, we live with many challenges. Yet… it is from our questions and often...

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...

These are anxious times. Our global community faces a host of challenges. Even a glance at the news, reveals war in Ukraine, shortages...

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...

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...

Outside the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton NB is a striking piece of art. It creates conversation and questions. For some it is...

Matthew’s gospel recalls much of the message and mission of Jesus in the form of discourses, teaching that connected Jesus with his...

“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...

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...

There are times when watching or listening to the news is a recipe for disappointment and even despair. Conflicts and threats in...

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...

Perhaps one of the most significant and at the same time, the aspect most taken for granted in our Catholic Christian faith is our...

Language is a remarkable thing. We all have it. We all use it. For the human species, language is one of our primary characteristics. ...