Various reflections, interviews and events from St. George Parish in London, Ontario. Seeking always to form disciples and reach out to all !!
Father Saleem asks the question -"Do you have Jesus in your boat?" The readings ask us to have faith that Jesus is in "the boat' with us as we journey through the trials and joys of our lives. If we believe and have faith in this we will be saved.
Father Danny Santos reflects on the parable of the sower and the many seeds that we sow as we build the kingdom of God. we may never see the fruit of the seeds that have been sown but we know that we have help create the fertile soil for the seed to grow.
Father Saleem reflects on this Corpus Christi Sunday about the healing power of the Eucharist and the great need we have for it in our lives.
Father John reflects on this week's Gospel reading on how Jesus is giving his final command to the apostles when he says " Go therefore and make disciples to all the nations..." this is the foundation of our mission not only of the church but our own. We are to be Christ for one another, light in the darkness. Father John reflects on his last nine years at St. George parish with thanks and gratitude but also that the parishioners will continue to be the lantern of hope and light and joy in the world.
Father Saleem reflects on this Pentecost Sunday on the fulfillment of the promise that God made to his disciples and to us. He promised that he would send the great comforter to us - the Holy Spirit. In sending the Holy Spirit to us we have been bestowed with the gifts and fruits from the Spirit of which the greatest being love.
During this seventh Sunday of Easter Father John reflects that during Easter we recognize that Jesus triumphed over death to shifting to the fact that he gives us a mission as a Resurrection people to live out and proclaim him as Lord and God in how we live our lives.
Deacon Don St. Onge reflects on this Fifth Sunday of Easter on the importance of our taking the time for a process of personal pruning in our life. To take stock of our lives and reflect on our call to be disciples and to lead with a servant heart.
Fr. John sends a short message to everyone letting them know that you can continue to enjoy the WARM UP and other podcasts via his new website at www.revjj.ca
Father John reflects of this Fourth Sunday of Easter on how God the Father calls us back to him through Jesus to be transformed into children of God and encouraged to be faithful messengers of the Good news.
In this weeks homily Father Saleem Amir reflects of the sin of ignorance and finding the remedy to this in the Gospel of John which is love. If you want forgiveness seek Jesus Christ as your advocate.
Father John Preaches this weekend on the importance of building on our transformation experience during lent and to respond this Easter season by being messengers of the Good News in our homes, workplaces and in the world.
The gift of the resurrection empowers us to be messengers of hope--Jesus gives us peace, the Holy Spirit and a mission to change this world. How are you going to live out the Easter season this time?
Father Saleem Amir preaches on this joyful Easter Sunday. Let us rejoice and be glad for our salvation has been fullfilled.
Happy Easter!! Jesus is risen!! What are we running from and running to this Easter season? Listen and find out!!
Deacon Don St. Onge invites us to " walk the line" with Christ in our own lives, ready and willing to offer ourselves for others.
Father John preaches on Session #6 of his Come Back to Me series on focusing our hearts this lent. Our Lenten practices are not just rituals or simply going through routines. Our call to prayer, service and sacrifice needs to affect and come from our hearts.
Session #5 of our Lenten Series called "Come Back to Me". Father John gives a reflection on receiving and sharing mercy.
Fr. Saleem preaches in session #4 of our Lenten message series called COME BACK TO ME and focuses on the call of discipline--always choosing God's grace over all other things.
Jesus came to bring us peace, light and joy. Not to condemn but to heal and bring us back to the Father in heaven. How can we embrace that light and peace today?
What in our faith inspires us and gives us strength? What things need to be overturned in our faith life that is routine or mechanical? Lent is a time to sort, sift and reorganize. What changes do you need to make?
Deacon Don St. Onge shares in Session #3 of the 2021 Lenten Message Series called COME BACK TO ME. Deacon Don talks about "letting go and letting God". How can we let God lead?
Fr. John preaches Session #2 of the 2021 Lenten Message Series called COME BACK TO ME on this First Sunday of Lent. Fr. John talks about the need this Lent to renew the covenant relationship with God who is always faithful to us and never breaks His promises. This Lent is a time to come back to Him with all our hearts!!
Fr. John shares about the power of the Transfiguration as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent.
Fr. John preaches Session #1 of the 2021 Lenten Message Series called COME BACK TO ME on Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to be called back to the Father and we need to respond to that invitation ourselves but also share the call with those who are in need. Will we answer the call?
Fr. John reflects on the choice Jesus makes to heal the man with leprosy and how he chooses to heal each one of us. We too need to choose each day to live for others!!
As we begin the season of Lent, a time to turn back to the Father, we seek God's grace, love and forgiveness to change our lives. Now is the time for change and renewal in our lives!!
Mary Catherine Bishop interviews two wonderful couples involved in the RETROUVAILLE Marriage Help Program for couples who are struggling. Discover this powerful and wonderful ministry of healing and grace for married couples.
Listen as Fr. John reflects on how Jesus always chooses to heal, care and support us even at times when we think he doesn't. Jesus always chooses us!! Let's not forget that!
Deacon Mark Castanier preaches this weekend about the importance of being close to the Lord as faithful and loving disciples.
Fr. Pedro reminds us of the call to live the Good News each day!
How did Jesus stay focused on the proclamation of the kingdom while also offering compassion, healing and love for those in need? Prayer! We need to pray to stay on track as faithful and loving disciples making this world a place that everyone can see Jesus!
Deacon Don St. Onge from St. John the Divine Parish preaches about our call to discipleship as we hear Jesus begin his public ministry in the gospel this weekend.
As faithful disciples, we see Jesus in the gospel this weekend not only know the faith but to act in love. People are astounded by his teaching and his love for those in need. May everyone see Christ in us each day.
Fr. Pedro preaches about the first disciples Jesus called to follow him and how we are called to do the same. Where is Jesus calling us?
Fr. John talks about the importance of the Baptism of the Lord as another epiphany of who Jesus is but also about who we are!!
What are the main ingredients to be a follower and disciple of Jesus? The gospel this weekend helps us understand what we need to do in order to share the great news of Christ in our lives!!
We return to Ordinary Time and enter into the public ministry of Jesus----John the Baptist leads his disciples to Jesus with Andrew and Simon Peter. Find out how the Good News is really shared and experienced!
Fr. Pedro shares the importance of the SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY and the arrival of the Three Kings to Bethlehem. What does this revelation of who Jesus is mean for us?
As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord we discover who Jesus is and who we are both at the same time. Listen and find out how.
We continue to celebrate Christmas with the Epiphany of the Lord!! The Wise men follow the star as they seek Christ. As we enter this new year how are we seeking Jesus in our lives??
Fr. Pedro preaches about the Feast of the Holy Family and how we are called to live out the gift of faith as a family today.
Fr. John reflects on the gift of Christmas in the midst of the global pandemic. What grace does God offer in the midst of the darkness? Hope, light peace and joy!!
Week #4 and final weekend of our Advent Message Series called WE REALLY NEED CHRISTMAS. Fr. John invites us to all remember the gift of Christmas---even though very different this year, it is a time to cherish the graces and blessings bestowed by God and the opportunity to deepen our faith!
How can Mary teach us to be a disciple or a follower of Jesus? She is the greatest of teachers and she shows us how to live our lives rooted in Christ our Lord and Saviour. Happy New Year!!
Let's get ready for the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour---we really need to see and experience his love in the midst of the pandemic and lockdown coming upon us. How can Jesus be our hope today?
Deacon Mark preaches on this 3rd week of our Advent message series called WE REALLY NEED CHRISTMAS. He reminds us that Jesus is the true reason for the season.
Check out the gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent as we learn from Mary to be open to God's grace. The last Sunday before Christmas reminds us to do everything we can to prepare for the gift of the Incarnation!!
Check out the latest WARM UP and find out who John the Baptist is and how he can help us prepare for Christmas.
Fr. Pedro preaches Week #2 of our Advent Message Series called WE REALLY NEED CHRISTMAS. He reminds us that we need to share the spirit of the season in words and most especially in action.
WE REALLY NEED CHRISTMAS - WEEK #1 - Fr. John introduces a new Advent message series reminding us to stay awake and be alert for God's grace knowing that this Christmas will be very very different. It may be the most important Christmas of our lives!
As we enter the 2nd Sunday of Advent we reflect on the role of St. John the Baptist who helps us make straight the paths for the Lord this Christmas.