Reflection and Prayer (Page 10)

Today we are reminded that Jesus is the Bread of Life.  Without Him, we will hunger, and we will thirst.  It’s so difficult now that we are not able to receive the Bread of Life physically and we may feel empty and alone.  However, He is present in the love that binds family together.  He strengthens us, he holds us in his Sacred Heart, he walks with us on our road through life and He is present. Today is a…

Today, I am called to believe in Jesus and to carry out God’s work. Is that asking too much of me?  God sent his Son to me.  Jesus has called me to a personal relationship and has opened the gates of heaven so I can remain forever in God’s house. Today is a good day to give something to those who are in need.  Perhaps buy some groceries at IGA and give them to the Society of St. Vincent de…

Happy Sunday everyone!  Today I am called to stand up, rejoice and be filled with joy!  Today is the day to take part in the Mass! Tune in just before 9:00 am and take part with a joyful heart in the celebration of the Mass.  You’ll find all the information you need to access the Mass in the Events section on our website.  Then, with your family, pick a favorite activity and do that together – perhaps a picnic, a…

Today, I am called to be subject to my elders, put on a garment of humility, bow before my God and increase in faith and knowledge. Perhaps today is a good day to gather the family and look through some family pictures together.  Moments of joy that were captured forever, moments of sadness that were captured forever.  For those of us whose parents or family members now sit at the foot of Jesus, perhaps offer a prayer of thanksgiving for…

Today, I am called to put my hope in God, to be strong and have a bold heart. Wow!  Do I find myself hopeless?  Am I feeling overwhelmed with the restrictions that I am living through right now?  Today, perhaps open your front door and let the fresh air travel through your home.  Listen to the birds singing and smell the fragrance of the daffodils in bloom.  Take a moment to smile, to thank God for this amazing community we…

Our Lenten Journey Has Transformed Us What obstacles have I overcome on my journey to Easter?With a transformed heart I truly can cry allow in absolute joy: Alleluia, He Is Risen I am free from sin, I am restored. Jesus’ resurrection makes all things new and I can begin again, I am an Easter child of God. We have so much to celebrate even in these uncertain times. Create a beautiful Easter meal, ask for the blessings of God to…

…this is the night… This year the night’s liturgy will unfold in a new way. Yet Christ is still among us, still with us, still standing in front of us with an open hand inviting us to continue the journey of faith with a new conviction. The Light of Christ pierces the darkness. The whole of the Church erupts in Exultation. Salvation history unfolds through Scripture. We are perplexed until Jesus calls our name. Alleluia erupts in song from the…

The Silence of Saturday Yesterday you buried your friend, you had to hurriedly anoint him before the sun set for Sabbath. You witnessed the great stone being rolled, sealing him in the darkened tomb. There was sadness, there was tears, there was wailing. Now there is silence. It is the Sabbath and you must rest. Jesus lays in the tomb. On this day of stillness, silence, emptiness there is a twinge of hope. It is finished. He said he would…

Our final steps through Holy Week could feel heavy and burdened. However, Jesus is always with us to lighten our heavy hearts and carry the weights that burden us. We are all invited to walk the Way of the Cross with our Lord, to unite in prayer. It will be live streamed at 11:00 am. Please join us on this solemn day of prayer and reflection. Allow yourself to witness each stage of Jesus’ trial, crucifixion and death. Through these…

Our spiritual walk through Holy Week brings us to Holy Thursday. Today marks the beginning of the Triduum.  There is always only one Mass celebrated on this day and it recalls the Last Supper our Lord had with his apostles.  It also invites us into direct participation in the events of Jesus’ betrayal, trial, crucifixion and eventual death by wickedness and sin. Imagine yourself as one of the chosen Twelve.  You have walked Jesus for 3 years.  You have followed…