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The Virgin Mary declared “my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.” (Luke 1:47) God looked with favor upon the humility and selflessness of the Mother of His Son Jesus. Do we live in a spirit of thanksgiving where we say thank you to God every day for His love and blessings? Here’s... Read More →

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 God gave us the Law (the Ten Commandments) and Jesus now stretches us to become the people He truly wants us to be. Go back in time and consider the days before Jesus was born. The Jews... Read More →

As I reflect on my own spiritual journey with Jesus, I see a bridge, a point of transition that marks the separation between two types of existence—two worlds, a world focused on self and a world focused on God. Unfortunately, today we live a world where so much caters to “self”... Read More →

Holy Lord, help us to live in a reverent and holy way.  May Your holy Word be imprinted on our minds and may our lives become testimonies of our faith in You.  Allow us to see You in our neighbours and to be a place of refuge for those that are suffering.  May our words console... Read More →

“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38  These are the words of the Virgin Mary to the Angel Gabriel sent by God to announce that she has been chosen to be the Mother of Jesus, true God, true Man.   The Virgin Mary had to... Read More →

“Jesus said blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”  Matthew 5:6 What does righteousness mean to you? One might say, the righteous uphold the law? But are those who uphold the law still righteous when they uphold laws that... Read More →

Here are some quotes from children that I have met via the privilege of preparing them for their First Communion and First Reconciliation. Advice to her fellow classmates, “You can run from God, but you cannot hide.” Age 10 Learning that we are one family called... Read More →

For the last eight years I have been involved in religious education. It started with children and then it extended to the parents, and through this experience God keeps reminding me to be humble and just be kind. I learn from the children who are so trusting and naturally kind.... Read More →

Jesus said, “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 7:37 Jesus also said, “Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.” John 7:24 I think most of us are guilty... Read More →

John the Baptist cautioned the Jewish people saying “And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.  The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree... Read More →