Jesus sends his disciples out in pairs on mission without much---a staff, sandals and a tunic.  No bread, no money, no extras.  They had to rely on God's grace and not be distracted in their mission to bring love, joy and the gospel to the world.  We too are sent out on mission with only what we need---Christ and each other as we work together bringing hope, healing and joy.  Are you willing to risk and trust the Lord ..read more

Knowing who Jesus really is as the Son of God makes a difference on how we live our daily lives.  If He is the Messiah and the source of our lives---He comes first and above all.  If Christ is just someone we know about and seek out for our own benefits we cannot be transformed by His love.  May we surrender to Christ our Saviour ..read more

Jesus performs a powerful miracle as he raises Jairus' daughter from the dead.  Our Lord came to bring us new life and to embrace him in everything we do so that we no longer fear anything---but believe.  How can we place Christ first in our lives and allow Him to give us a new way to live ..read more

Jesus calms a storm as he and the disciples are in boats travelling to the other side of the sea.  Jesus brings peace and stillness in our lives----especially in the midst of our storms.  How does he do this for us and how can we help others in the midst of their storms ..read more

This weekend the gospel offers us two parables of what the Kingdom of God is like.  It may surprise us to realize that it is not what we would expect----and that is a good thing!!  Listen for more insights on how we can build God's kingdom and not our own ..read more

Fr. John gets close to the 10 minute mark as he reflects on this short but packed gospel reading for this weekend.  We are called to be one family seeking to cast out darkness through love and service.  Can we really reject God's love?  Jesus talks about the unforgiveable sin.  Listen for more ..read more

As we celebrate Corpus Christ, we seek to be filled with Christ to then feed others with Christ.  To receive the Eucharist, we become Jesus who then is shared with those in need.  Jesus is always with us to inspire, ignite and empower us to bring gospel joy to the world ..read more

This weekend we celebrate TRINITY SUNDAY.  Hear Fr. John talk about how basketball connects with God as Father, Son and Spirit.  You be the judge if it makes sense ..read more

This weekend we celebrate Pentecost----the gift of the Holy Spirit.  How can the third person of the Trinity actually help us be disciples?  Why did Jesus give us the Advocate?  Fr. John shares a prayer that helps us understand so much more ..read more

This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and receive the great commission of proclaiming the Good News everywhere.  We do this in our own personal lives but also in our parish communities.  Jesus is the vine and we are the branches---and we are called to bear much fruit.  Do we have the courage and trust in the Lord to share His love with the world?  He is always with us and helps us do what seems impossible ..read more