Today is the feast day of Saint John of the Cross. Here are three Fast Facts about this great Saint. Want to learn more about Saint John of the Cross? Click here.   REFLECT In his writing ‘Dark Night of the Soul’, St John helps people understand his profound mystical doctrine on the purification of the […]

I looked at my calendar for December and instantly felt overwhelmed. When I opened my budget spreadsheet and the projected costs of birthdays, anniversaries, as well as Christmas, I was done. I could feel the dread settle in the pit of my tummy and could foresee all the eye rolling at my boring rants about consumerism […]

I cannot wait to share with you one of my favourite stories, the beautiful story of Our Lady of Guadalupe! This beautiful feast day is celebrated every December 12 in the Catholic Church as it marks the day when, in 1531, Mexico, our Blessed Mother appeared to a 57-year old layman with a special mission. […]

When I am not in Youth Ministry mode, I love to relax and one of my hobbies is watching my favourite TV shows. One of the TV shows I love to watch is “The Walking Dead.” I’m a dedicated fan who has sat down to watch each episode since its origins in 2010. This year, I was […]

PRAYER: Lord Our God, You are the source of all.  Accompany us this Advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Guide us and lead us Lord as we use our gifts of goodness to work as one to create the world you want. Awake in my heart hope, peace, love and joy this Advent. […]