by Fr. John | Mar 1, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
DRIFTING AWAY FROM GOD This new message series challenges us to reflect on what we believe about God and how our faith does or doesn’t connect with our daily lives. We can so easily and slowly drift from our faith dealing with so many other good and important things....
by Fr. John | Feb 24, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
THE SEASON IS HERE!! This Wednesday we begin the holy season of Lent, which for all of us brings many different thoughts. From giving up coffee, knowing that the Roll Up the Rim to Win contest will start, to thinking about what to give up during this season of prayer,...
by Fr. John | Feb 13, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
How can traffic jams on our way to work help us let things go?? That’s the last thing I would think would help us on our way to being a wonderful and faithful disciple of Jesus. Yet David shares his experience of being in a traffic challenge with honking horns...
by Fr. John | Feb 13, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
The practical realities of our lives are great teachers!! Our family, friends and workplace are opportunities to grow as a faithful disciple and to discover we have so much to learn. I guess that is one of the major reasons why we at the parish have a book club. By...
by Fr. John | Feb 11, 2020 | Book Club - THE RELUCTANT DISCIPLE by David Wells
It is wonderful when we have epiphany moments in our lives. Sometimes these great moments of wisdom or grace occur in good times but they often happen in moments of trouble, struggle or challenge. Regardless of the circumstances, we need to embrace the pearls or...