Homily [Deuteronomy 10. 17-19; Psalm 27; Hebrews 13:1-3, 14-16; Matthew 25:31-40] We gather this evening on what is called “Red Wednesday”. This is a global initiative of the Papal Charity called Aid to the Church in Need. This agency…
Homily [Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32] As our liturgical year draws to a close (the final mass of the year is next Sunday), the texts from the Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke…
Homily [1Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44] On Friday, I held my first meeting of what we are calling the Archbishop’s Student Advisory Council. It is comprised of twenty grade eleven and twelve students from all ten…
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Sacrament of Confirmation – Mary Help of Christians (Chinese) Parish Homily [Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52] I notice a lot of cameras here today. That isn’t surprising, because…
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Mass for the Saint Luke Physicians Guild Homily [Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45] As you know, we recently launched our pastoral priorities for the Archdiocese. Focused upon formation in…
Homily [Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45] As I mentioned at the opening of mass, today we are marking Catholic Education Sunday throughout the province. It is a moment to thank God for the gift of our schools…
Introduction Good evening, everyone, and welcome! I am delighted to have this occasion once again to gather together with you all as members of this exciting and dynamic Archdiocesan family. I want to express right away my personal thanks to…
Red Mass 2024 Homily [Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 1; James 2:14-18; Luke 11:5-13] Our “Red Mass” occurs this year with the Thanksgiving Day weekend on the immediate horizon. This is the first time, in my memory at least, that this coincidence…
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…
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…