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Homily from June 6, 2021 (Corpus Christi): Do This in Memory of Me

Homily from June 6, 2021 (Corpus Christi): Do This in Memory of Me

Jun 6, 2021

I realize anything I say concerning the horrible things endured by our Indigenous brothers and sisters in Canada will be woefully inadequate. I am sorry. I have much to learn and penance to...

Homily from May 23, 2021 (Pentecost): An Opportunity

Homily from May 23, 2021 (Pentecost): An Opportunity

May 24, 2021

Here is my homily and video from Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost, celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish on May 23, 2021. See the readings at usccb.org. I read the second option for the gospel, from...

Homily from May 16, 2021: Ascension (or: How many Habs fans does it take to change a light bulb?)

Homily from May 16, 2021: Ascension (or: How many Habs fans does it take to change a light bulb?)

May 16, 2021

Here is my homily and video from Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year B, celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish on May 16, 2021. See the readings at usccb.org. The video from the Mass...

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Dog writes blog post

Dog writes blog post

Mar 18, 2021

The priest guy is too busy to write a blog post so Chloe offers her contribution: woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof...

Why Canon Law?? – Vlog (VIDEO)

Why Canon Law?? – Vlog (VIDEO)

Oct 13, 2020

I've largely been absent from social media and video production lately. Here's why: I've taken on new roles in my diocese. I am now the chancellor and I'm studying classes in canon law, while also...

Getting EPIC PHOTOS: An Astrophotography Adventure (VIDEO)

Getting EPIC PHOTOS: An Astrophotography Adventure (VIDEO)

Jul 27, 2020

I had two quests on this brief vacation: rest and take an epic photo of the comet NEOWISE. And, if at all possible, try to capture the northern lights. Join me in this little adventure in...

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Chloe’s smart… when she wants to be. 🐶 #wh

Chloe’s smart… when she wants to be. 🐶

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It was such a beautiful time of prayer, reflection

It was such a beautiful time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship at the wake for the 215 children being held by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & St. Mary’s Parish in Saskatoon.

I have much to learn about prayer from our amazing Indigenous brothers and sisters. Thank you all for your warm welcome.

(Statue is St. Kateri Tekakwitha)

“These children had a home. These children were

“These children had a home. These children were loved by somebody.” - B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee (via @CBC)

😢

Dear Lord. The heartache of the families of those 215 Indigenous children whose graves were found at the Catholic-run residential school near Kamloops. I have no words.

Just tears of prayer and penance.

Announced today: As of July 31, 2021 I will be mo

Announced today:

As of July 31, 2021 I will be moving from Holy Spirit Parish to the Cathedral of the Holy Family, where I will be serving as parochial vicar until early December. Then I will undertake the office of pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Saskatoon, when Fr. Kevin McGee moves to become pastor of St. Mary Parish in Saskatoon. Also, as of July 31 Fr. Joseph Salihu (Humboldt) will begin as pastor at Holy Spirit Parish. I will remain in my role as chancellor of the diocese while taking more courses in canon law.

Parish moves always come with a combination of feelings. I will absolutely miss the people at Holy Spirit Parish. I have been blessed here more than words can say. God has been so good to me here, through you all. Thank you all so very much.

I'm also looking forward to be back at Holy Family, even if briefly. It's where I began my ministry as a priest (at the old church in Sutherland) and the people there will always hold a very special place in my heart.

As for St. Augustine Parish, I know a number of people there: I actually used to live about 3 blocks away, on Degeer Street during my time in engineering and then with CCO. I know it to be a vibrant, welcoming, prayerful, and faithful parish. It'll be great to meet you all and to serve the mission of Jesus Christ with you!

Please pray for me and for all involved. Thank you!

This past Monday it was +32°C (90°F) in Saskatoo

This past Monday it was +32°C (90°F) in Saskatoon.

Today it’s slightly colder.

This week at Mass we’ve been reading John 17: th

This week at Mass we’ve been reading John 17: the prayer of Jesus on Holy Thursday. It was also the gospel for my ordination so it means a lot to me.

One reflection:

Slowly but surely our parishes coming out of restrictions. It may be more slowly for some but we will get there! However I’m seeing and feeling one trend that is a bit concerning. This week’s gospel shows us a still more excellent way.

Jesus, before he accomplished the most important task ever undertaken; Jesus, before going to the garden and handing himself over for the sake of the world:

Jesus prayed.

We need to learn from him. *I* need to learn from him.

I’ve seen so much in the way of planning and trying to figure out what we can do to invite people back and what programs we should institute and what activities our parishes should undertake. I’ve been totally involved in this too. This comes from a good place and it needs to be done.

But I’m increasingly convicted that if it does not begin with prayer, it is vanity and chasing after wind.

Jesus prayed. He lifted his eyes to heaven and turned to his and our Father.

He did not begin this most important of tasks without prayer.

I’m increasingly convicted that our parishes need to be the seedbed of prayer before anything else.

Before we undertake strategic planning and starting All The Things!: pray.

If we’re going to make plans, first make plans to adore the Lord.

Before doing, be in his presence.

Perhaps St. John Paul II said it best in Novo Millennio Ineunte:

“There is a temptation which perennially besets every spiritual journey and pastoral work: that of thinking that the results depend on our ability to act and to plan. God of course asks us really to cooperate with his grace, and therefore invites us to invest all our resources of intelligence and energy in serving the cause of the Kingdom. But it is fatal to forget that ‘without Christ we can do nothing’ (cf. Jn 15:5).

It is prayer which roots us in this truth.” (Novo Millennio Ineunte #38)

“After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father…” (John 17.1)

Jesus shows us the way. Mary and the Saints also show us how to ponder him.

Let us pray.

Looking northward near St. Peter’s Abbey in Muen

Looking northward near St. Peter’s Abbey in Muenster. Not much in the way of northern lights (just a light glow) but it was still a pretty nice evening!

Canon EOS R, Samyang 14mm lens at f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30 second exposures. Edited in Lightroom.
#astrophotography #exploresask #benedictine #retreat #nightsky

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