“Remember the past with gratitude, to live the present with enthusiasm and to look forward to the future with confidence.” – St. John Paul II[1] Only a few days ago, we celebrated Thanksgiving. This holiday is frequently a time when…
Be it Done: Living in the Word A Call to the Clergy and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton Introduction On May 10th, 1959, at just two weeks of age, I was taken by my parents to our parish…
We have launched our Pastoral Priorities of Worship, Witness and Service which will guide us as Catholic community over the next three years. Deacon Gem Mella, diaconal formation lead for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, shares the markers that Christ gives…
We have launched our Pastoral Priorities of Worship, Witness and Service which will guide us as Catholic community over the next three years. Dr. Troy Davies, CEO of Catholic Social Services, shares his thoughts on The Eucharist in Our Lives,…
Until 10 years ago, during Holy Mass most of us gave to our parish – and at least nine “second collections” after Communion – by writing a cheque or placing currency into the collection basket. When floods, fires or other…
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Homily [Genesis 2:7ab, 15, 18-24; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16] As you know by now, we have launched our three Archdiocesan pastoral priorities for the next three years. The third of…
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful…
Love is an important part of marriage, yet isn’t always easy to live out. There may be moments where you feel more in love with your spouse than at other times, or are better able to work together in…
Homily [Isaiah 50:5-9a; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8 :27-35] I see that a beautiful mass booklet has been prepared for our celebration today. Together with the elements of the mass itself, it contains congratulatory letters, historical summaries, and many photographs.…
Mass to Mark the Launching of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Priorities Homily [Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35] A few years ago, as we are all aware, Pope Francis invited the entire Church to enter what he calls a…