Introduction: The Post-Christmas “Blues” At the risk of getting everyone upset, I’d like to bring up an unpleasant topic. Yes, at the very pinnacle of the Christmas season, when we’re all in church, when families are together and gifts are being given, when Christmas lights shine most brightly, and yuletide joy is overflowing, I’d like...Read More

Just last week Pope Francis issued an extraordinary document called “Gaudium Evangelii” meaning “The Joy of the Gospel”. In this day of Facebook and Twitter, a long document such as this might not be noticed. But Pope Francis has a way of getting us to sit up and to take notice … to take notice...Read More

Introduction It is a great pleasure to visit St. Ignatius Loyola Parish and to have the opportunity to celebrate with you the Solemnity of Christ the King. Indeed, there is quite a lot going on this Sunday – the feast day itself that proclaims the true nature of Christ’s kingship & dominion; the closing of...Read More

Introduction Today’s readings were probably not designed to get us ready for Advent but they provide plenty of good material for examining our hearts as we prepare to observe the conclusion of the Year of Faith and the beginning of the season of Advent. Without further ado, let’s take a second look at these readings,...Read More