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Our Sacred Stories: God & Us Gathering Around the Table
Thanksgiving! The leaves are changing. The air is growing colder and crisper. The sun sets earlier. It seems like we are finally saying...
Fr. John Jennings
Oct 9, 20203 min read
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Our Sacred Stories: God and Us
Sacred Spaces: Finding Our Spiritual Centre Took a hike, recently through some of the trails of Mactaquac Provincial Park. The trails...
Fr. John Jennings
Oct 2, 20203 min read
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Our Sacred Stories: God & Us
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus (Phil 2:5) Whether we acknowledge it or not, we all want peace. We want it for our...
Fr. John Jennings
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Our God: A Generous Loving Parent
Visiting a new mom as she cradles her new-born in the maternity ward. Watching the eyes of new parents as they gaze on their new child....
Fr. John Jennings
Sep 18, 20203 min read
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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...
Fr. John Jennings
Sep 11, 20203 min read
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Borders and Boundaries – God’s Dream of Love and Peace for All
Covid-19 has introduced us to many unfamiliar experiences. Among these is the reality of closed borders. We are isolated into our own...
Fr. John Jennings
Sep 4, 20203 min read
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The Cost of Being a Christian
Bubbles, … physical distancing, masks – Covid 19 has given us many new experiences, some more challenging than others. I have to admit,...
Fr. John Jennings
Aug 28, 20203 min read
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Living with Uncertainties and Discoveries In Life… and Faith
Six months of Covid-19, no end in sight. When will the limits and restrictions be lifted? When can we again cross borders? When will we...
Fr. John Jennings
Aug 21, 20202 min read
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How wide is our World? How broad is our Vision?
We are part of a global, human community. Unfortunately, we are not always ready to pay attention to this. Our vision can be short and...
Fr. John Jennings
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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We Are Not Alone
These are anxious times. Our entire global community faces the challenges of a pandemic. Despite all our efforts, at this point we do not...
Fr. John Jennings
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Jesus and the Wonder of the Kingdom
The corona virus has impacted us in many ways – the need to isolate, to physically distance, to wear a mask at times, the importance of...
Fr. John Jennings
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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Seeking, Discovering, Paying the Price
February 2 is sometimes referred to as Groundhog Day. There is a curious tradition attached to this day. In some places, it is held that...
Fr. John Jennings
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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Being Saints for Our World and Times
Saints are a valued part of our Catholic Church tradition. They can be found in our Creed where we proclaim our belief in the “communion...
Fr. John Jennings
Jul 18, 20202 min read
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Sowing & Reaping: What are My Hopes?
I’m not a farmer. In fact, I would not even call myself a gardener. However, by the kindness of others and good fortune, I find myself...
Fr. John Jennings
Jul 10, 20203 min read
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Burdens & Blessings: Our God of Love and Blessings
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28) We all bear burdens -...
Fr. John Jennings
Jul 3, 20203 min read
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“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me….” (Matt.10:40)Choosing Jesus: Our Master and Mentor
Yogi Berra, was a long-time star catcher for the New York Yankees (apologies to those who don’t like the Yankees). After his playing...
Fr. John Jennings
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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Our Relationships: The Way of God’s Love
Most of us have found our experience of Covid-19 disruptive and confusing. The time has been filled with uncertainty and a sense that we...
Fr. John Jennings
Jun 19, 20203 min read
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The Dream of God: “He Pitched His Tent Among Us”
Our faith tradition as Christians holds that God has a dream. The Gospel of John expresses this dream in its prologue. It proclaims the...
Fr. John Jennings
Jun 12, 20203 min read
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Trinity – The Mystery of God’s Hug
“I miss the opportunity to hug my grandchildren.” During our experience of Covid-19 these words have been a common refrain from...
Fr. John Jennings
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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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...
Fr. John Jennings
May 19, 20202 min read
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