Consecration of the New Church of Our Lady of Peace, Innisfail 2nd Sunday in the Octave of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday Homily [Acts 4: 32-35; Psalm 118; 1John 5: 1-6; John 20: 19-31] I would like to begin this…
11 April 2021 Divine Mercy Sunday Dear Parishioners of St. Thomas More, With great joy, I announce to you the name chosen for the newest parish in the Archdiocese of Edmonton: Divine Mercy Parish. The Committee charged with planning for…
This is the Blessed Mother’s lesson to us. Always say “yes” to God. I write this on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, which recalls Gabriel’s announcement to Mary that she had been chosen by God to be the virgin mother…
Holy Week which leads to Easter is the heart of the liturgical year. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the Archdiocese of Edmonton offers the following guidelines for Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum. Parishes are taking all necessary precautions to keep…
Homily [Isaiah 61: 1-3d; Psalm 27; Romans 8: 31b-35, 37-39; John 15: 9-17] As I begin this homily, allow me before all else to express, on behalf of everyone present here or joining via livestream, heartfelt sympathy to Benny and…
Mission Leadership – Divine Worship February 16, 2021 Dear Parishioners, In his Message for Lent 2021, Pope Francis writes: “During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the “living water” of hope, and receive with open…
Homily [Genesis 3: 9-24; Psalms 90; Mark 8: 1-10] The annual mass that I celebrate here at the mausoleum normally takes place just prior to Christmas, as you may know. This year, COVID kept that from happening. Clearly, it still…