by Fr. John | Oct 9, 2021 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
As we come to the conclusion of this message series, it is important for us to make the series real in our lives. Our faith is not just something we do on Sundays but it is the most important aspect of our lives. It help us be the very best version of ourselves and... 
by Fr. John | Sep 25, 2021 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
MOUNTING A “COMEBACK” Last week I preached the first of a three homily message series called “THE COMEBACK”. I shared what a message series was and how we are overwhelmed by many serious storms in our lives, world and Church. These real and seemingly insurmountable... 
by Fr. John | Sep 20, 2021 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
WHAT IS A MESSAGE SERIES? One summer about three years ago I gathered together with my associate pastor and two deacons at a cottage in Grand Bend for a few days to reflect on how we could be more relevant, effective and meaningful in our preaching. In preparation for... 
by Fr. John | Sep 18, 2021 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
CHATHAM IS HOME UNPACKING & EXPLORING It has now been just over two months since arriving in Chatham. After nine years at St. George Parish in London I had a lot to pack and a lot to purge in the transition. There were some things that I knew I needed to take...
