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.

Christmas in Butiama & Buhemba 6

I ended the last blog with: “After the solemn Christmas blessing, we were off to two more outstations. With the baptism, we were late, and now we were in a real hurry!” Well, that was my first mistake of the day.

Winter 2024 Resurrection Bulletin

Our Winter 2024 Resurrection Bulletin is now available!
In this edition we celebrate Fr. Sam Restivo receiving a Papal Award,
and wish Fr. Paul Voisin, Fr. Murray McDermott, Fr. Raphael Ma and
Fr. Paul Szymanowski well in their new assignments.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 28, 2024

In our Baptism we were anointed priest, prophet and king.  Jesus calls us this Sunday to share in his prophetic ministry, in a prophetic Church, which announces and denounces, to bring all to conversion, and to the kingdom of God, celebrating God’s truth and unconditional love.

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.

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 21, 2024

This is the experience of each Christian who comes to know the transforming power of God’s love in the face of his or her own unworthiness.  Despite our shortcomings, God is always faithful in love for us. 

Do you want to be changed?

Truly being open and receptive to the Word of God has the power to change us forever. Do you want to be changed? When was the last time you were really open to God’s Word?