by Fr. John | Feb 20, 2021 | Shield of Faith Blog
TIMING IS EVERYTHING This past week, we began the season of Lent somewhat differently than in years past—yet that is the “new normal” during these pandemic times. We are doing things differently because we have had to adapt our lives to combat this deadly virus that... 
by Fr. John | Dec 21, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
LAST DAYS TO PREPARE We are now in the last days of preparation for Christmas. We again know all too well that this Christmas will be very different and very challenging. The pandemic is getting worse despite the good news that vaccines are here. There is light at... 
by Fr. John | Nov 21, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
By Fr. John Jasica WE WILL CHANGE & THIS IS A GOOD THING Everyone fears change, yet this is the one constant in our lives and the Church. All of us constantly grow, adapt and adjust. This occurs at work, school, home and yes in our faith. If we grow then we will... 
by Fr. John | Nov 14, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
By Fr. John Jasica WE ARE FAMILY One of the exciting things that has been taking place over the last two months is that pastoral teams from St. John the Divine and St. George meet via MS TEAMS on Thursday afternoons. We have been sharing our experiences, our hopes... by Fr. John | Nov 7, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
By Fr. John Jasica THE 1980s SITCOM Do you remember the show FAMILY TIES that premiered on NBC in September 1982? Of course you do!! I think everyone’s favourite character was Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox). The sitcom lasted 7 seasons winning a number of awards... 
by Fr. John | Oct 17, 2020 | Shield of Faith Blog
By Fr. John Jasica JOHN THE DIVINE & GEORGE PARISHES BEGIN THE JOURNEY TOGETHER “FAMILY OF PARISHES” Back in May 2020, Bishop Fabbro made the final decisions regarding the re-organization of families in the city of London and Lucan. After several months of...
