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After Dark Times, We Must Still Let Our Light Shine
Within the many parables, throughout the Gospels, Jesus uses simple language, comparisons and imagery from everyday life to explain the mystery of...

Can there be such things as happy burdens?
For some it might be running a parish or keeping a vow; for others, raising a child or sustaining a relationship; perhaps it is paying off a home...

What is our reward?
This Sunday’s Gospel passage from Matthew can be quite challenging at a time when many of us are looking for a message that might bring a bit of...

Do not be afraid. But, how?
When I drive or ride my sons to school, I like to ask them two questions, 'What are you looking forward to today?' and 'What is something you are...

The Feast of Corpus Christi, some food for thought
This week’s reading for the Feast of Corpus Christi (John 6:51-58) is about sacrifice and food. Jesus talks about how he is the Living Bread and...

Small Blessings at All Hallows School
When Tina Pond a grade five teacher at All Hallows School saw the Small Blessings campaign, in an email from her own children’s school, she was...

Chosen Then, Chosen Now, Chosen Always
The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity celebrates the way in which God chooses to reveal himself to us. The early Church debated constantly about how...

The Brotherhood Initiative
The spirit of brotherhood Connecting with older students through the ‘Brotherhood Initiative’ has been a game-changer for younger boys...

Empowered by the Spirit
The Feast of Pentecost When we think of the feast of Pentecost which is celebrated this weekend, we think of images which represent the Holy...

Young couple share their blessings
Sumali James and her husband Canisius have always had a keen awareness of the blessings they’ve received in life. During the COVID-19 pandemic...

Love and social distancing
Living with social distancing As social distancing restrictions are being relaxed, without exception, every Federal and State leader and chief...

Faith continues to flourish, nurturing beloved church
Betty and Jessie Bourke may be in their mid-80’s and unable to head out to their local nursery due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it hasn't...