BREAKING NEWS – THE GOSPEL IS GOOD NEWS
There is so much bad news out there that can be overwhelming!! The Gospel is GOOD NEWS and our faith brings us the grace and presence of Christ who never disappoint us. God heals, is on our side, empowers us and walks with us not only to embrace the GOOD NEWS but to share it with those around us—especially those who are in most need. Our family of parishes is a place for us to experience and become the GOOD NEWS that the world needs. Let us turn to the Lord and place our trust in Him. Let’s celebrate and be generous with the GOOD NEWS!
HOMILY #1
THE GOSPEL IS GOOD NEWS & JESUS HEALS
Fr. John begins this message series by emphasizing that the GOSPEL is GOOD NEWS in a world so distracted by negativity and bad news. We see bad news all over the place and in our own lives. The Gospel is Good News that never disappoints and Jesus heals our hearts and lives when we turn to Him. May we always seek His love and healing so that we can love and heal others.
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the first homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how the Gospel is GOOD NEWS and how Jesus heals our lives—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #2
GOD IS FOR US
Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on prayer as our faith language in which we speak to God and we listen to him. We know that God is on our side and works for us and with us so that we can live the best life ever—even when God says no to our prayers sometimes!!
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the second homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about the power of prayer as our language of faith—-there are five important dynamics of prayer that we need to keep in mind.—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #3
GOD FILLS IN THE GAPS
This weekend Fr. John continues in this message series focused on the the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel. This weekend he reminds us that we all have cracks and gaps in our lives—but God fills these gaps when we seek the Lord out with humble and open hearts.
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the third homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how God fills in the cracks and the gaps in our lives and how we are called to help others. May we be humble like the tax collector in the Gospel we hear this weekend.—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #4
GOD OFFERS ETERNITY
Fr. John continues to share the GOOD NEWS as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls Day. Christ offers us the gift of eternity right now in our lives today and later in heaven. Are we willing to embrace this gracious gift?
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Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the fourth homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how the Lord offers us eternal life here and now—-and later after death in heaven—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #5
GOD MAKES US TEMPLES
Fr. John continues to preach about the GOOD NEWS of our faith by reminding us that we are the Church—the temples of the Holy Spirit and living stones and a flowing river of salvation for the world. We have the privilege of sharing in the work and ministry of grace with Christ. That is always good news!
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the fifth homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how we the Church are the Body of Christ letting the river of salvation through what we say and do—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #6
GOD HELPS US ENDURE
In the sixth homily of the message series Fr. John reminds us that in the chaos and the ups and downs of life—God helps us endure and persevere. This is good news. Fr. John even talks about St. Ignatius of Loyola and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider.
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the sixth homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how God helps us persevere and endure in all the seasons of our lives–trying to remain level-headed like Blue Jays manager John Schneider—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #7
GOD SHARES HIS KINGDOM
In this final homily of the series, Fr. John reflects on the Solemnity of Christ the King. He mentions other kings of our world that simply don’t compare to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Christ shares his kingdom with us—what a gift and certainly GOOD NEWS!
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the seventh and final homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how how Jesus shares his kingdom with all of us. Jesus is King of our hearts and lives!! —Click here to read it.
