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... 
by Fr. John | Apr 12, 2021 | Shield of Faith Blog
ENTERING HOLY WEEK Our Lenten journeying is coming to a close very quickly as we enter into Holy Week with the celebration of Palm Sunday. Of course, this year will be again different than past years. Due to the pandemic, we could not even gather as a community to... 
by Fr. John | Mar 13, 2021 | Shield of Faith Blog
WHAT IS MERCY? As we journey through this Lenten season, we have been reflecting on this call for us to return to the Father. Why would we want to do that? What is the incentive or the reason for us to change our ways and trust God? I think it is because of mercy.... 
by Fr. John | Mar 6, 2021 | Shield of Faith Blog
YES—REFEREES TRAIN Most of you know that I have returned to being a certified basketball referee the last few years and I have to say, I have really missed it during the pandemic. Although getting yelled at from the sidelines during a game isn’t the most fun... 
by Fr. John | Mar 1, 2021 | Shield of Faith Blog
WHAT DO WE CONTROL? We continue in our journey during this Lenten season to come back to the Father in heaven. Our Lenten message series attempts to help us run back to the Father who loves us and wants to fill out hearts with joy, peace, love and hope. Will we let...
