Going Beyond the Mind that You Have Acquired Matthew 3:1-12 In the Gospel today we have a picture of John the Baptist. I think of the story of a minister who had visited a family quite a few times in a short period of time. The children had reached the point of recognizing the minister … More Beyond the Mind You have Acquired – Advent 2
Awakening to a New Reality Matthew 24:36-42 “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” (Matthew 24:44) Whenever I read this kind of a statement that appears in the Gospel appointed for today, I think of the saying: “Live every day as if it was your … More Awakening to a New Reality – Advent 1
Who or What Rules in Your Life? Luke 23:33-43 What rules in today’s world? Day be day we are facing more and more Government cuts in essential services which is adversely affecting the wellbeing of many people. Also, the cost of living increases. The cost of housing in many cities has gone sky high. Those … More Who or What Rules in Your Life – The Reign of Christ- November 24
Will We Have Peace? It’s Up to us all Micah 4:3-4 November 11 is Remembrance Day when we will remember those who fought and died during World War 1 and World War 11 and other conflicts. We will with gratitude wear poppies and give thanks for all those who laid down their lives on behalf … More Will We Have Peace ? Sunday before Remembrance Day
The Celebration of Life Luke 6:20-31 What is one word that you would like as an epitaph? Sam Keen in his book To a Dancing God (Harper and Row) answers. “I know what I would like to have for mine. It is celebration!” I have learned over the years how important celebration is in our … More Celebration – Sunday after All Saints
An Invitation to Live Luke 17:11-19 “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God, except this foreigner . Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you whole” (Luke 17:17-18 NRSV) … More An Invitation to Live – 18th Sunday after Pentecost Canadian Thanksgving
You Can Be That Servant Luke 17:5-10 After playing the first few games of the new hockey season this year, a coach of one of the Junior Hockey teams in B.C. said that his players needed to start playing as a team rather than as a group of individuals hoping to be noticed so that … More You Can Be That Servant -17th Sunday After Pentecost
Laughing in our Hearts Luke 16:1-13 The parable in the Gospel today is a rather strange one but basically it is about how we use resources that we have been given here on earth. As I see it , the story suggests that we are often more prudent in the use of these resources for … More Laughing in Our Hearts – 15th Sunday After Pentecost
Rejoice with One Another Luke 15:1-10 What brings you joy? What makes you really feel alive and wanting to shout out with joy? What would lead you to dancing in the streets, or “letting yourself go” in celebration. Charlie Brown in a old Peanuts cartoon goes through a great deal of anxiety over a lost … More Rejoice with One Another -14th Sunday After Pentecost
The Pain of Leaving the Familiar The Excitement of Facing New Beginnings Luke 14:25-33 Over the years as a parish priest I have had the experience many times of moving to one parish and leaving another. It is painful to leave something familiar and the people who have known you and cared for you in … More Pain and Excitement – 13th Sunday After Pentecost
Beyond the Patio 