Good morning! This summer, I am taking the time to go on some sightseeing tours. As some of you may know, I worked at the Martyr Shrine in Midland, Ontario, for one summer and loved it. The staff was amazing. I have not been back since. I was too busy doing weddings during the times they were open. Yes, they are open seven days a week during that time, but I lost time preparing for weddings, church sermons, and funerals. Well, this year, I am making time. I am going to the Shrine and other places you might find interesting…

On April 5, 2024, my church lost the second in command: our Vicar-General, Bishop Jean. She was a retired school teacher but also taught in our church. Many remember her as a counsellor, healing them when needed with her words of comfort. Some remember her as the person we answered to in our church over many matters. She was one of the teachers who taught us many things (especially homilies) in our pursuit of being a priest in our church. Like I said, Jean was many things to many people, but she was also a wife, sister, stepmother, family member,…

“Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me.” As we enter the fifth week of Lent, we are getting closer to Holy Week and the Crucifixion of our Lord. Over the past five weeks, we may have struggled with our Lenten duties, and some of us may not have made it up to now. To some people, this may show our human weaknesses and failings. However, to God, it shows our love and striving to follow Jesus. St. Francis…

As everyone that knows me, well, St. Francis is very dear to my heart. As is St. Veronica. Today, I thought I would share two prayers of St. Francis. Lord Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is Hatred, let me sown Love. Where there is injury, Pardon. Where there is Doubt, Faith. Where there is Despair, Hope. Were there is Darkeness, Light, and Where there is sadness, Joy. O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood, as…

Good day! Rev. Lorie here; Christmas is for sharing love, joy, and hope. There are so many families out there that need our help all year round. We have the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle; we have the Angel Trees. There is Adopt a Family. These are the most known ones; however, the lesser-known charities also rely on the goodness of our hearts. One such charity has come to my attention. Warm and Cozy, with zed. Phyllis and Brian Stanley started this charity 15 years ago when Brian went on a school trip with his grandson to Ste. Marie Among the…

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed your new years eve. Myself, I didn’t make it past 10 pm. I would like to contribute that to old age, but I know many who are older than me and stayed up well past midnight. I am wishing that you and your family have a wonderful 2023 and that everything you hope for and want comes to fruition. I also hope that you spend a little God time. I have decided that I was lax last year in my spiritual being and want to focus more on myself. A very dear friend…