About the same time as Father Gaire was asking for sisters for Grande Clairière, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate were seeking them, through Msgr. Langevin, for their extensive mission field…
As I embark on the final stages of my academic studies in Canada, a wave of conflicting emotions engulfs me. One part of me is filled with relief and contentment…
2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a (RM) or Jeremiah 28: 5-9 (RCL); Psalm 89 (RM) Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11 (RM) or 12-23 (RCL); Matthew 10: 37-42 (RM) or 40-42 (RCL). Pastoral…
This reflection is a continuation from Susan’s June 26 article of the same title. Here the expression, “Cosmic Christ” can be helpful as it points to Christ’s care of, and…
The coronation of Charles III last month, which drew the attention of much of the world, provides a timely moment to rethink Catholic devotion to Christ the King. Luke 2:7…
Jeremiah 20:10-13 (RM) or 7-13 (RCL); Psalm 69; Romans 5: 12-15 (RM) or 6: 1b-11 (RCL); Matthew 10: 26-33 (RM) or 24-39 (RCL). Fear. It can take on a life…
“A 6-pack of those tomatoes is the same price as two of them – that’s a much better deal” my inner voice pleaded. “But I’ve started most of our tomatoes…
Exodus 19: 1-6a (RM in Canada) or 2-6a (RM in the U.S.) or 2-8a (RCL); Psalm 100; Romans 5: 6-11 (RM) or 1-8 (RCL); Matthew 9: 36—10:8 (RM) or 9:…
My favorite liturgical feast is Pentecost! It announces itself with aliveness, zeal, and spirit—a wildly untamed Spirit that is—and one cannot commit their life to this Spirit and expect to…
Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14-16 (RM) or Hosea 5: 15 – 6:6 (RCL); Psalm 147 (RM) or 50 (RCL); 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17 (RM) or Romans 4: 13-25 (RCL); John 6:…