Just like the Apostles in our Gospel, whom Jesus sent out into the world to drive out demons, to heal the sick, to walk with others and share the Good News, we have received that same task. Every single one of us as Christians has received that calling to go out and share the Gospel.…
Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that starts with one of those opening lines that instantly pulls you in? Think about some of those famous first liners: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” or maybe even, “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far…
Homily for Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time As I was preparing for Mass this morning, I was really struck by this line from our first reading: “You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.” Doing the will of God is not easy. In fact, throughout…
Homily for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Throughout Scripture, this juxtaposition of light and darkness is a theme that often emerges; it serves as a symbol representing the struggle between good and evil. The contrast between the two helps us to better understand the gift of God’s Light and the grace that Jesus brings to…
Homily for the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales In the Gospel that we have just heard, Jesus says something very practical that all of us should take note of, especially in our current climate. “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that…
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Introduction - Over the last couple of weeks now, we have been reflecting on this idea of sanctification. Our series began with the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It was a day that we recalled Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in…
Fr. Tom Pringle 