Missionaries
The endless possibilities of Rise Up!
“What captures your heart?” This question was posed by Father Clair Watrin during Rise Up in Winnipeg and the answer to this question has come to shape who I am. He posed this question during a homily during the conference and it really struck me. He went on to ask other questions about who we [...]
Canadian culture + Transformers = one profound truth
One of the oddest idiosyncrasies of North American culture takes place every day. Actually, for many people, multiple times a day. Many people from other parts of the world find it very strange. They would actually say it’s less than sincere at best and downright dishonest at worst. If you haven’t guessed what I’m talking about [...]
Jesus, I trust in YOU
Remember those times when you were a kid that you got into a heap of trouble? That barely ever happened to me. I was the ideal child growing up: obedient, quiet, loving, hard-working – I can go on and on with my amazing traits. Don’t listen to my siblings if they tell you I was [...]
It is good to give Him thanks and praise.
Psalm 118: 1-4 O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his steadfast love endures for ever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.” What [...]
The Ultimate Relationship
We have complete freedom to do as we choose. So where does God’s Divine Will, His Providence, fit in? You know what the hard answer is? Nobody totally knows; it’s a mystery. It’s beyond our ability to comprehend, but we can still know it as true. “See, I have set before you this day life [...]
CCO’s Uncle Iggy
Last week all of the CCO missionaries gathered in Ottawa for our annual staff gathering. This is a time to hear updates, share stories, and be renewed in our missionary zeal. Although it takes me away from my family for a week and I miss them dearly, I look forward to and enjoy the [...]
Drawing closer to Jesus through Mary
John 2:11 “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.” It always struck me that Jesus chose his first miracle to be at a wedding and that this particular miracle would be to change water into wine. Personally, I have reflected [...]
Rules and Relationship
Why should we go to Eucharistic Adoration? For that matter, why should we go to Mass? As proclaimers of the Gospel, these are questions that we need to be prepared to answer. To “cradle Catholics” the question may seem ridiculous. The fact is that many people, even though they go to Mass every Sunday, may [...]
What Have You Failed to Do?
In May, my great-aunt and great-uncle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful occasion and many relatives flew in from across the globe to share in the event. They had a special mass in which the wedding rings were blessed again, and their vows renewed. It was so beautiful and I feel very [...]
A future full of grace & love!
Today is exactly one month until the day I will be entering the Sacrament of Marriage with Timothy Killoran! I am very excited for July 23rd to come for many reasons! Getting married is one of those things you think about your whole life! Many young women dream of their wedding day, the man of [...]
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