St. John the Evangelist Parish, Caledon
Blogue de la paroisse
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NoiseThere is too much noise in our life. We fill our life with chatter. We text, we post, we tweet. Earbuds and headphones are part of our appendages. We rarely enjoy quiet. Pick a day this week and make it...Saturday, July 24, 2021 -
St. Joseph the RadicalWe don't think of quiet, hardworking St. Joseph as a radical, but he certainly wasn't afraid to challenge the religious dictates of his time. When he first learned of Mary's pregnancy, Joseph was unwilling to expose her...Saturday, July 17, 2021
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Fright-eous IndignationI wonder how many times we've joined that frightful crowd of scribes and Pharisees, so full of righteous indignation and so bent on pointing out other people's faults, sins, or failures? How many times have we forgotten how...Saturday, July 10, 2021
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Sharing supperThere are days when it's all sunny and lovely. Then there are days when it's dark and overwhelming. Problems multiply. We can't see any way out. Life can be hard, but some days are harder than others...Saturday, July 03, 2021
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Be Back LaterI've got to stop reading social media comments, especially ones like this: "I don't need to go to church. I worship God at the time and place I choose. No one needs to tell me how and when...Saturday, June 26, 2021
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Rocky StartEvery parent has some idea of what probably went through Peter's mind on hearing Jesus say, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church..." It's probably how you felt when you learned that you...Saturday, June 19, 2021
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Catholic Questions - Father's DayWhat would be a good present for my dad on Father's Day? A special day to celebrate the person we love, be it a birthday, anniversary, or Mother's/Father's day is a reminder of the blessing a...Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Closed DoorsIn the family-friendly suburbs where I grew up, there were no poor people lying at our door. But poor and disadvantaged people suffer at many doorsteps every day. They are the homeless we pass on street corners. They are...Saturday, June 12, 2021
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Catholic Questions - NamesWhen people call me names, it hurts my feelings. How do I make it not hurt? Because I was teased sometimes when I was a child, my mom taught me this old saying: "Sticks and stones may break bones, but...Wednesday, June 09, 2021
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PrayerI decide to pray during my afternoon walk, but twenty minutes in, my mind wanders. What do I need at the grocery store? Did I turn on the crock pot? I try to return to my prayer. Then I pass...Saturday, June 05, 2021
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Catholic Questions - JealousySometimes I feel jealous of my friends. What should I do? Feelings, in themselves, are neither good nor bad, even the unpleasant ones. But our feelings can teach us about how we think about life, sometimes in ways we don...Wednesday, June 02, 2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - Mary and the TrinityThe Virgin Mary, among all creatures, is a masterpiece of the Most Holy Trinity. In her humble heart full of faith, God prepared a worthy dwelling place for himself in order to bring to completion the mystery of salvation. Divine...Monday, May 31, 2021
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PraiseKids can usually tell the difference between hollow praise ("that's nice honey") and the kind of healthy, honest encouragement they need to grow into well adjusted, compassionate, empathetic, kind people. That kind of encouragement requires attention to what our...Saturday, May 29, 2021
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Catholic Questions - I amWhy did God tell Moses, "My name is 'I am'"? The story you refer to, from the book of Exodus, offers us much to explore. Moses sees a burning bush. As he draws near, Moses is invited to take off...Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - PentecostIn the days that followed the Lord's Resurrection, the Apostles stayed together, comforted by Mary's presence, and after the Ascension they persevered with her in prayerful expectation of Pentecost. Our Lady was a mother and a teacher to...Monday, May 24, 2021
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Get movingReturning from the Holy Land a month before the pandemic struck, my friend mourned the paltry few minutes he was allowed to spend at the places that were part of Jesus' life. "We were hustled through quickly because of the...Saturday, May 22, 2021
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Catholic Questions - ThankfulnessEveryone says I should be thankful for what I've got. What if I don't feel thankful? One summer, my job was to drive a tractor to clear fields. People had told me-as they told you-that it...Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - Woman of Charity"Mary is a woman who loves... As a believer who in faith thinks with God's thoughts and wills with God's will, she cannot fail to be a woman who loves" (Deus Caritas Est 41). Yes, dear brothers and...Monday, May 17, 2021
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SundayWe honour the Lord's Day by going to Mass. But what about the rest of the day? And what if you have work on Sunday or a pandemic closes Churches? Start with personal interests. Are there any you could...Saturday, May 15, 2021
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Catholic Questions - ForgivenessA drunk driver killed my cousin. How am I supposed to forgive him? First of all, I am so sorry for your family's heartache. The death of your cousin is such a senseless loss. You asked how you were...Wednesday, May 12, 2021
