Reflections (Page 2)

Father Obi gave two beautiful reflections on the real presence of our Lord during Adoration this week as we journeyed through Chapter 6 of John’s Gospel. Part 1 – From Adoration on April 29, 2020 Who am I to actually come so close to the living God? What a privilege for us as Catholics to have Jesus, our Eucharistic Lord, in the Tabernacle of our hearts. Part 2 – From Adoration on May 1, 2020 We are people of the…

Sisters & Brothers in Christ, I have been approached by some people asking how they can continue to make their Parish weekly contributions at this time to help in our operating costs and paying of bills. While we are exploring some possibilities, it has been suggested to use the Stewardship (Pre) Authorized Giving (SAG) plan. Some are already using this. For those who are not, the form is on our website on the  Pre-Authorized Giving page. Completed SAG forms or…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, May the Lord give you peace! COVID-19 I have been thinking about you and praying for you and all our families in this time of crisis. May the Lord keep you safe in His loving embrace. In light of the COVID19 virus, and out of an abundance of caution and in keeping with Health Canada’s recommendations, the Bishop has closed the office and churches until March 31st when the situation will be re-evaluated. Therefore there will…

My dear friends, I am thinking of you and all our families, praying that you remain safe and protected. There is a lot of fear today because of COVID – 19. Many times in the Bible, Jesus tells us: ‘Be not afraid.’ As we take precautions and hearken to the warnings of health officials, we must do all we can to not allow fear to take the upper hand. Is COVID – 19 too much for Jesus to handle? No.…

The weather is so hot in Nigeria. Many times, coming back from school I realized that my throat was parched with thirst. Sometimes when I was a good boy, Mom will buy a bottle of coke or fanta for me. I loved it. But that didn’t happen very often. Drinking a bottle of coke or fanta on a hot day was very refreshing but after a minute or two, I realized that I was still thirsty. More than fanta or…

I resisted going for the Stations of the Cross. Back from school on a Friday, I wanted to enjoy the whole weekend and not be bothered by another ‘Church stuff.’ Mom’s invitation to go fell on deaf ears. One Friday, I decided to go and something in me changed that day. I have never missed it ever since. What happened that day? When we got to the 4th Station – ‘Jesus meets Mary, His Mother.’ As a child, I had…

God loves his creatures so much that He loves to spend time with them. He would come in the cool of the evening to speak with Adam and Eve as a friend would. Friendship grows when it is nourished by communication or communion. We know too well how friendship fades away when there is no communication. But who we speak with matters. There are voices that come to lure the human person away from God. We hear that voice today…

Time of Grace: It is yet another time of grace, a favourable time, a time of intense prayer, fasting and almsgiving. I am so happy to make the journey of Lent with our parishes this year. It is indeed a special time to grow in friendship with Jesus, to draw nearer to God and to our loved ones. This year, our Lenten theme is: ‘There is nothing more beautiful than friendship with Christ.’ Invite a friend to Mass this Lent…

Due to lack of space in the bulletin, a part of the story was not included. When my car broke down, I phoned Chuck, one of our parishioners – the owner of Fountain Tires. (a very good place for service) After sharing with him what had happened, he said to me: “Fr. I’m coming to pick you up.” “You mean, you are going to drive all the way from Penticton to Rock Creek to pick me up?” I asked. “That’s…