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From the waters of baptism, we emerge with a new identity.  Baptism is an initiation into a new life in Christ Jesus.  It is the beginning of the divine life that has been sown in us by the Holy Spirit.  Through water and Spirit,... More Info →

After the events of this past year surrounding the CoVid pandemic we have to read the scripture passages about Jesus’ encounters with lepers with a greater insight and a new understanding of the suffering of the person who has been... More Info →

Our readings in Sacred Scripture present us with suffering that is brought on by human weakness, frailty and sickness. Jesus has been sent by the Father to lead us into an abundant life. Jesus says to his disciples in the gospel of John: “I came... More Info →

    As a child, I had many discussions about authority with my brother and sisters.  These were not deeply philosophical discussions about the true nature of authority but rather they were most always a challenge to the rightful... More Info →

    There is a time for patience.  There is a time for waiting.  There is a time for observing, planning and preparing.  For thirty years Jesus watched and waited.  During those thirty years, Jesus saw a lot of... More Info →

    I had two aunts that I believe were saints, my Aunt Beverly and my Aunt Bert.  Both of them had a deep love for the Lord and a devotion to Jesus Christ and the Church.  Long before I ever considered entering the seminary,... More Info →

    When the nights are long and darkness lays heavy on the earth, we celebrate the coming of the light.  The season of Christmas is a season of light, hope and joy.  The darkness cannot overcome the light of the newborn King... More Info →

    “The mystery was made known to me by revelation…” (Eph 3,3) St. Paul leads us to the center of our experience of faith and the foundation of our life in Christ.  The mystery of life, divine and human life, eternal... More Info →

     In this Octave of Christmas we celebrate the central mystery of our faith in the Incarnation as the Eternal Word became flesh and “made his dwelling among us.”  On Christmas day we celebrate the first part of the... More Info →

On this fourth Sunday of Advent the Church turns to Mary as our guide for the Advent season.  She is a beautiful model for us all of Advent preparation.  In the life of Mary we first see and celebrate her preparation for the encounter... More Info →