Love of God Fully Revealed in the Paschal Mystery

Understanding Jesus’ suffering and death as part of the Paschal Mystery involves viewing them in the context of his Resurrection. For resurrectionists, the Paschal Mystery is at the heart of their message. Could it be that God is also calling you to spread this Good News with others?

What is the Paschal Mystery?

The Paschal Mystery is not just a Christian metaphor for natural cycles of death and life, or psychological processes of crisis and resolution.  The Paschal Mystery is a personal invitation from the Risen Lord

Do you let Jesus illuminate your path?

Today’s Gospel captures the essence of the Good News. It highlights God’s unconditional love for humanity, for you, and the promise of eternal life for all who believe in the life brought by Jesus.

You are that Temple

Often people refer to Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple jokingly or half-jokingly as a “holy” justification for outbursts of anger, saying things like: “well, Jesus flipped tables.”

Are You Open to Being Guided by Jesus?

Knowing we are loved is important, but hearing it is equally crucial. Can you hear God speaking to you: “You are my beloved Son, you are my beloved Daughter”?

Lent is a Gift

It’s easy for us to think of Lent as something we do “for” God, or as something we “have” to do as Catholic Christians.  And one of the reasons is that we think in principle, we are supposed to do everything by ourselves – including our Lenten observances, whatever they may happen to be this year.

Is your longing stronger than fear?

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The man from today’s Gospel was conscious of the risk of rejection he faced. Fully aware that his actions were crossing established lines, the man afflicted with leprosy chose to confront this risk.

InfluenCR – Episode 1

In InfluenCR Episode 1 we have a conversation with Mr. Tyrone Dowling, Director of Education for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

The Logic of Charisms

A charism – the Pope says – is not given by the Holy Spirit to be preserved like a bottle of distilled water – but to be opened and allowed to go out, to bring life, growth, renewal, and transformation.

Do you confess your faith out of love or out of fear?

It is possible to possess extensive knowledge, yet only through love can our faith touch others’ hearts. You may feel inadequate, unqualified, or even “unclean” to answer God’s call. Remember, it’s not about knowing but about loving; love is the key.