Homily [Genesis 1:26-2:3; Psalm 90; Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58] The story is told of a priest who loved to preach about the importance of going to confession. So determined was he to speak on this topic that he…
Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop-designate of Vancouver, shares his support for all who are grieving after the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver on April 27. The Filipino community and its supporters are invited to a vigil Mass Friday, May 2 at…
Homily [Acts 4:1-2; Psalm 118; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 21:1-14] Since the announcement of his death, countless reminiscences of Pope Francis have been shared around the globe. In this homily, I offer three of my own, together with the prayer that…
Homily [Joel 2: 12-18; Psalm 51; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18] With this mass of Ash Wednesday, we enter the holy season of Lent. To lead us into its deepest meaning, allow me to share with you a…
Homily [Sirach 27:4-7; Psalm 92; 1Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45] To lead us into the teaching of our Lord in the sacred texts, I begin this homily with reference to the empty chair in the middle of the sanctuary. It…
Homily [1Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-25; Psalm 103; 1Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38] Over the past week we have all been attentive, I am sure, to the health of the Holy Father. Reports from the Vatican Press Office tell he has…
Homily [Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26] In the course of my visit to your parish, I have had occasion to speak with many people, both young and old, about a variety of topics pertaining to…
Homily [Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Psalm 138; 1Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke 5:1-11] I am very pleased to have the opportunity, this weekend, to visit the parish of Corpus Christi. This gives me the occasion to visit the schools associated with…
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C Pastoral Visitation to Resurrection and Assumption Parishes Homily [Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-12] I am delighted to have this opportunity to visit Resurrection and Assumption parishes this weekend.…
January 15, 2025 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is pleased to collaborate with the Jesuits of Canada to host a national tour of the relics of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Catholic Church’s first canonized…