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...
