Mark’s Gospel relates a story of Jesus and disciples traveling through Galilee (Mk 9:30-37).  He overhears a conversation among his...

Faith is a curious thing.  Its like other experiences of trust.   Most frequently we discover a relationship of trust by our encounters...

The Gospel writer, Mark provides us with a host of stories presenting Jesus as the teacher for those who are following him.  In chapter...

For the past few weeks, in our liturgies, we have focused on the theme of Jesus as “the bread of life” as presented in John’s Gospel,...

Spending time at the beach is a favourite pastime during the summer months.  Watching the waves come in and hearing the sounds as the sea...

Every time we come together for Eucharist, we begin our gathering in the same way.  First, we make the sign of the cross that represents...

Bread is a very common food and is a staple for many cultures.  It comes in a variety of types: whole wheat, banana, white, potato,...

A curious question indeed.  But it is one that we all ask even when we do not realize it.  In chapter 6 of John’s Gospel we hear the...

A few years ago, we gathered as a group of friends and drove to the Fundy Trail Parkway. This was a great opportunity to stroll, walk,...

Several years ago, I had the pleasure of traveling with some friends in Arizona.  We stayed in an area close to a desert park.  Each...

Disciples are learners.  They follow and listen to the teacher/rabbi/Master.  This discipleship is the role of those early followers of...

“My children know me so well, even too well.  They are the ones who see me in my slippers.”  Children often know their parents in their...

Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years…..  ‘If I can touch even his clothes,…I shall be well...

Spring and summer bring out a common scene.  The streets and parks are full of Moms and Dads teaching their youngest the wonders of...

Stories!  We all seem to love them.  We read novels.  We watch movies.  We follow many a TV series.  Jesus told many stories as he walked...

Our God is an awesome God He reigns from heaven above With wisdom, power and love Our God is an awesome God. This is the beginning of one...

Every time we come together for Eucharist, we begin our gathering in the same way.  First of we make the sign of the cross that...

“It’s a mystery.”  Such a statement can mean many things to us.  It might mean something that is unsolvable.  Or perhaps it means a...

Some 45 years ago I met Jim and Pauline.  Jim was with the OPP and Pauline worked in a Catholic school in Barrie.  At the time I was on...

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you: abide in my love.... This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved...