We have so many ways of judging people – by appearance, wealth, gender, education , religion, and so on… Today’s readings caution us about judgmental attitudes and actions that can block another’s path to God. Joshua wanted Moses to stop Eldad and Medad from prophesying. The disciples also wanted to…

In Mark’s gospel today, Jesus’ disciples were not above squabbling over who was the greatest of them all. Jesus’ response is both reassuring and challenging. He did not criticize them for their pride or self delusion. Instead, he looked deep into their hearts and responded to what he saw there…

Year of Faith Pope Benedict XVI has declared a year of faith, which will begin in October 2012, 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. This year of faith will run until November 24, 2013 which is the feast of Christ the King. What is the Year…

Dear Friends: When Jesus Christ heals a deaf man and gives him the ability to speak, we are invited to look at ourselves. What is important to us is the ability to hear and value the proper conversation among us. How often in our lives do we hear what we…

Dear Friends in Christ: John the Baptist is one of the most distinctive characters in the New Testament. He had an unusual flair for fashion, wearing wild-looking clothing made of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He lived in the desert wilderness, ate locust and wild honey…

Dear Friends in Christ: In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses two short parables to show how the kingdom of God unfolds mysteriously from very insignificant humble beginnings. In the first parable, Jesus compares the growth of the kingdom to a seed that is planted by a farmer who then retires from…

Dear Friends in Christ, It feels good to be among you again. It is indeed nice to see all your very familiar faces . It really feels like I am back home as St Cecilia’s was my first place of service since my arrival in Canada.  I look forward to…

Dear Friends: Last Sunday, we celebrated the Pentecost, which sealed God’s new covenant and made a new creation. In this new creation, we live in the family of God, who has revealed himself as a Trinity of love. We share in His divine nature through His body and blood ….

We discovered each other’s gifts and weaknesses that made us mature in our dealings with one another. Today I am filled with gratitude, but I feel sadness because we will not be seeing each other. I thank God for the blessings he has showered on this parish. But through the…

“Those who love me will keep my word, And my Father will love them” Dear Friends: A complete circle of love is found in today’s gospel reading. God loved the Son, Jesus. The Son loves his followers, and the followers show their love for God through their love for one…