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Fr. John Jennings

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ The Cost of Being a Disciple of Jesus

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Living with Uncertainties and Discoveries

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ How Wide is our World, How Broad is our Vision?

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...

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Fr. John Jennings

Aug 11, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ We Are Not Alone

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Discipleship and Discovery

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...

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Fr. John Jennings

Jul 28, 20232 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ The Kingdom of God and Our Quest in Life

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...

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Fr. John Jennings

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ The Reign of God Among Us

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Jul 14, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ The Reign of God: Our Life-long Quest

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Jul 7, 20232 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Burdens & Blessings

“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...

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Fr. John Jennings

Jul 2, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ The Challenge of Discipleship Choosing Jesus: Our Master and Mentor

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...

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Fr. John Jennings

Jun 23, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Confidence in God: A Relationship of Trust and Never-failing Love

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Jun 16, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories: Disciple Formation – Now what?

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...

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Fr. John Jennings

Jun 9, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Sacraments: Signs of God with us, among us and imbedded in Creation

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

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Fr. John Jennings

Jun 2, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Trinity: The Language of God

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

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Fr. John Jennings

May 26, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories: PENTECOST AND THE SPIRIT AMONG US

Spirit is something we value. We all know persons with lots of spirit. They appear to be full of life, vibrant, confident, happy,...

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Fr. John Jennings

May 19, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Ascension Relationship: Apart Yet Present

May is a time for graduations in colleges and universities. The target that has been ahead of us for so many years has been reached and...

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Fr. John Jennings

May 12, 20232 min read

Our Sacred Stories: 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...

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Fr. John Jennings

May 5, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ The Unlimited Discovery of Our/My God

In one of the final chapters of his book, How Big is Your God? Loyola Press, 2007, ch.47, Jesuit priest Fr. Paul Coutinho relates the...

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Fr. John Jennings

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories Jesus Risen: A New Vision – He is risen, He is with us

Stained glass windows are common in churches. They can be moving images. Sometimes they even serve as instruments of teaching. ...

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Fr. John Jennings

Apr 21, 20233 min read

Our Sacred Stories ~ Gathered at the Table of the Lord

There is an old saying: Some eat to live others live to eat. It appears to stem from the 17th century French playwright Moliere. Its...

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