Reflections from the pastoral ministry of an Evangelical Catholic Priest.
30 June, 2014
Marieanne Minor acquitted in Ontario murder retrial two years after she got life sentence for killing husband | National Post
This is big news in the town of Mattawa where I served as pastor before returning to Allumette Island.
Marieanne Minor acquitted in Ontario murder retrial two years after she got life sentence for killing husband | National Post
Marieanne Minor acquitted in Ontario murder retrial two years after she got life sentence for killing husband | National Post
Ten Thousand Places: The Monday Psalter
Ten Thousand Places: The Monday Psalter: Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat...
29 June, 2014
Ten Thousand Places: The End of Morality
Ten Thousand Places: The End of Morality: And now as We come to the end of this encyclical letter, We turn Our mind to you, reverently and lovingly, beloved and ve...
28 June, 2014
27 June, 2014
26 June, 2014
Ten Thousand Places: An Open Letter To All My Brother Priests, On Human...
Ten Thousand Places: An Open Letter To All My Brother Priests, On Human...: And now, beloved sons, you who are priests, you who in virtue of your sacred office act as counselors and spiritual leade...
25 June, 2014
24 June, 2014
23 June, 2014
Scientists unravel how chronic stress leads to heart attacks, strokes | CTV News
As one who's suffered both a heart attack and a stroke attributed to 'stress', this article caught my eye. I post it for those who have suffered either event themselves.
Scientists unravel how chronic stress leads to heart attacks, strokes | CTV News
Scientists unravel how chronic stress leads to heart attacks, strokes | CTV News
22 June, 2014
21 June, 2014
Ten Thousand Places: Faith Tears It All Apart
Ten Thousand Places: Faith Tears It All Apart: Well, today is a banner day in Madonna House. Today, in a few short hours, one of our men, Michael Weitl, will be ordain...
20 June, 2014
19 June, 2014
18 June, 2014
17 June, 2014
16 June, 2014
Be afraid... Be very afraid... if you're a great white shark that is!
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Ex-RCMP officer co-invents marijuana breathalyzer | CTV News
This is positive news. IMHO impaired is impaired. It doesn't matter if it's via alcohol, lack of sleep or drugs. Once the State possesses the means of determining impairment for cannabis ensuring safety on the roads, it will be time to legalize it rather than continuing to fruitlessly spend billions trying to maintain its prohibition. I hope this technology both works and soon finds it's way into the hands of the police tasked to keep our roads safe.
Ex-RCMP officer co-invents marijuana breathalyzer | CTV News
Ex-RCMP officer co-invents marijuana breathalyzer | CTV News
15 June, 2014
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13 June, 2014
Sweethearts Seeking Sanctity : Why God Exists - A Rational Proof
Sweethearts Seeking Sanctity : Why God Exists - A Rational Proof: Anthony here again. With all the discussion about evolution I've been having here and elsewhere, I thought it might be useful to actuall...
Priest killed at Phoenix church was a grad of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College is a Catholic institution situated in our Diocese of Pembroke. The quality of their graduates is second to none! It is indeed a tragic time for the staff, students, and graduates of OLSW that one of their own has lost his life in such a terrible manner.
Priest killed at Phoenix church was a grad of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
Priest killed at Phoenix church was a grad of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
12 June, 2014
11 June, 2014
10 June, 2014
Horst Thuemen - Obituaries:
Horst Thuemen was the organist at the Cathedral in Pembroke for many years; probably the most talented organist I've ever had the privilege of knowing. His passion for music was matched only by his faith and commitment to his family. He will be missed on earth... but heaven will no doubt sound a little more glorious with his presence.
Rest in Peace Horst... and thank you for the incredible gift of music you shared.
Horst Thuemen - Obituaries - Pembroke, ON - Your Life Moments
Rest in Peace Horst... and thank you for the incredible gift of music you shared.
Horst Thuemen - Obituaries - Pembroke, ON - Your Life Moments
09 June, 2014
The Eponymous Flower: Anti-Catholic Media Watch: 800 Children Were NOT D...
The Eponymous Flower: Anti-Catholic Media Watch: 800 Children Were NOT D...: What has upset, confused and dismayed her in recent days is the speculative nature of much of the reporting around the story, particular...
08 June, 2014
07 June, 2014
The Pro-Life Daily: LifeCanada ED Natalie Sonnen debates euthanasia on...
The Pro-Life Daily: LifeCanada ED Natalie Sonnen debates euthanasia on...: Go to the interview here: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Politics/ID/2462778280/
Ten Thousand Places: On Taming Toddlers So That They Work For You
Ten Thousand Places: On Taming Toddlers So That They Work For You: The right and lawful ordering of birth demands, first of all, that spouses fully recognize and value the true blessings o...
06 June, 2014
05 June, 2014
Ten Thousand Places: B..b..but - It's Hard! Surely That Can't Be Right!...
Ten Thousand Places: B..b..but - It's Hard! Surely That Can't Be Right!...: Our words would not be an adequate expression of the thought and solicitude of the Church, Mother and Teacher of all peop...
Time to care for our jaded priests
Here's an article sent to me from a brother priest. Given that I'm laid out again with a health issue while still trying to serve as pastor for three parishes it seemed to have some resonance for me today. I've decided to post it even though I expect my in-box to fill up with nasty comments accusing me of whining and feeling sorry for myself. (They usually follow any article which suggests that priests live anything other than the 'easy life'. You know...'the one day work-week with no heavy lifting' stereotype.) Yet as our numbers continue to fall the realities being faced by the Irish priests is something that we've been dealing with for almost 20 years here in Canada - so I know that the author is correct in his conclusions.
Hopefully though, they will make better use of the talents and skills presented to the Church by her faithful lay members than we have. We still have too many priests who are killing themselves with stress simply because they think that they are indispensible and close themselves off to the laity taking responsible for ministries that are well within their competence to accomplish.
Time to care for our jaded priests
Hopefully though, they will make better use of the talents and skills presented to the Church by her faithful lay members than we have. We still have too many priests who are killing themselves with stress simply because they think that they are indispensible and close themselves off to the laity taking responsible for ministries that are well within their competence to accomplish.
Time to care for our jaded priests
04 June, 2014
Ten Thousand Places: An Open Letter to the Catholic Blogosphere, On Pen...
Ten Thousand Places: An Open Letter to the Catholic Blogosphere, On Pen...: Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spir...
03 June, 2014
Ten Thousand Places: If You Were a Tree, What Kind of Tree Would You Be...
Ten Thousand Places: If You Were a Tree, What Kind of Tree Would You Be...: The water I shall give him will become in him a fountain of living water, welling up into eternal life. This is a new kin...
02 June, 2014
Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Morality Show, Game Show, and New Reality Series Highlight New Fall Season at CatholicTV
A reality TV show on a Catholic network? Really? Won't you think that's a little 'low class' for a network striving to promote Catholicism? Sometimes I think we try a little too hard to be hip with the gospel message. This might just be one such example.
Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Morality Show, Game Show, and New Reality Series Highlight New Fall Season at CatholicTV
Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Morality Show, Game Show, and New Reality Series Highlight New Fall Season at CatholicTV
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