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Fr. John concludes the message series reminding us that Jesus needs to be the most influencial person in our lives.  This means building up a strong spiritual life while avoiding things that distract us and take us away from the Lord.

What belongs to Ceasar or us and what belongs to God?  We are too often caught up with what is owed us that we forget to reflect and give to God what belongs to Him.  What does belong to the Lord?  Listen to find out!

Fr. John continues the message series reflecting on the invitation Christ offers to us to the Kingdom of Heaven.  Are we willing to embrace the journey by putting on our Baptismal garment, our wedding garment--living as faithful disciples.

We are all invited to live in God's grace---will we take the time to accept it or are we totally distracted and consumed with our own lives that we reject the time of our life??  Listen for more!!

Fr. John reflects on the call for us to be co-pilots with Christ along the highway to haven like tenants in the vineyard of our gospel this weekend.  St. Francis of Assisi is a perfect example of someone who was a co-pilot---working with Jesus to bear fruits of the kingdom even still today.

We are tenants and stewards---not the owners.  This brings us responsbility and relief.  May we always offer a rich harvest to the Lord who gives us life!!

Will we change our ways when we encounter Christ's grace or will be caught up in our own expectations not willing to change for what is right?  Jesus calls us to embrace the grace of God's love and change our lives.

Fr. John continues this fall message series inviting us to seek the Lord while he may be found and place Him in the driver's seat of our lives.  God's way needs to be our way---faith helps us embrace and sustain that path despite the challenges in our lives.

God calls all of us to work in the vineyard.  This happens in different ways and different times.  We must always stay focused on our call and mission---and the graces given without looking at what others receive.  We should always celebrate God's abundant grace!!

Fr. John begins a new fall message series reflecting on the need to let Jesus be in the driver seat for our lives.  One of the key ways we surrender control and be a co-pilot with Christ is to embrace forgiveness, mercy and reconciliation.

How often are we supposed to forgive??  This is the question Peter asks Jesus.  The response---always.  The gospel this weekend is all about God's mercy towards us and our mercy towards others.  Can we be as generous as the Lord is?

The gospel this weekend calls us to initiate opportunities for reconciliation seeking to heal hearts and relationships while working together to help build the kingdom.  Fr. John offers the practical and powerful synodal method as a sign of following God's will as we seek to form disciples who reach out to all.

Fr. John concludes this summer August message series by inviting us to reflect on the call of disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him. He shares the examples of Jeremiah from the first reading and St. Paul in the second reading. All things are possible for God's glory and our salvation when we fully commit to God's eternal love.

Jesus challenges the disciples and each of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and to follow Him.  The cost is high and the path challenging----but what a life!!!  Are we willing to follow the Lord and see things God's way?  Listen to find out more!!

Fr. John continues is the fourth homily of this series reminding all of us that in order to do the impossible---Jesus must be our best friend.  We need to give the Lord our hearts and trust Him like we do our close personal friends.  St. Peter makes a profession of faith in the gospel this weekend that comes from a heart that knows and loves Christ.  May we respond like Peter did---not only in wor...

Fr. John continues the message series reminding us that God's House is for outsiders and it is the role of parishioners and those who regularly attend Mass to reach out to those on the fringes bringing them to God's grace and joy.

Jesus brings the disciples to Cesarea Philipi---a centre of commerce and false gods.  In this context he asks the disciples an important question--WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?  This is a question we must answer.  If we respond that Jesus is Lord of our lives, he will empower us to help build his kingdom.  Are you ready to go?

The Canaanite woman is persistent and consisten in seeking Christ's mercy for her daughter.  This reminds us to be vigilent and persevering in asking what we truly need from the Lord in our lives.  This involves us sifting and filtering what we want versus what we need.

Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on the grace of God's loved that inspired the prophet Elijah in the first reading while Peter walks on water in the gospel. When we keep our eyes fixed on the Lord and step out of the boat with courage----we can do the impossible!!

This weekend Jesus calls Peter to step out of the boat and walk on water towards Him---making the impossible possible can happen when we have the courage to step out of our comfort zone and keep our eyes fixed on Christ alone.  Yet when the winds of distraction take hold, and we start sinking---we simply need to cry out -- LORD SAVE ME!  

Fr. John begins this series which reminds us that what seems impossible for us is made possible with and through Christ. God satisfies the depths of the human heart as he leans into our lives offering love, peace and grace. We too need to lean in and encounter the Lord who empowers us to share His light with others.

With Christ, what seems impossible becomes possible.  Jesus along with the disciples feed over five thousand people.  The Lord multiplies and magnifies our efforts to help grace enter the world.  May we always trust in Him---for He is the only one to satisfy our heart and soul.

What do we value the most in our lives?  What do we give up to focus and embrace what we most value?  Do we pursue Christ in our lives first above all so that He can offer us grace, peace, strength and joy?  How can our faith community help us keep Christ at the heart of our lives?  Listen to learn more!

Jesus teaches in parables about the Kingdom of Heaven and talks about weeds and wheat.  The kingdom is not exactly what we think (thank God) and it is messy and challenging to build.  Yet we are called to remain faithful and be transformed by Christ's love.

Jesus is the Sower who sows the grace of the Gospel.  We hope to be the rich soil ready to receive His grace.  Are we truly ready, open and willing to listen to the Lord and change our lives?  Listen for more!!