BLOG: Deacon-structing,Lent and Easter
The Bible is full of violence and suffering, and it is full of innocent sufferers. Deacon Pedro looks at some instructive examples. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores the voice of illness in the context of pastoral ministry. ...read more
Jesus always confronted suffering with healing, with forgiveness of sins, and by offering hope and comfort. What can we learn from his example? ...read more
There is a voice inside all of us that cries out, "Where is God?" When faced with this "voice of illness" in others, how should we respond? ...read more
There is a voice of illness inside each of us which cries out, "Where is God?" Deacon Pedro reflects on our search for meaning in our brokenness. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explains how a proposed law - Bill C-7 - is attempting to reduce restrictions and safeguards on euthanasia in Canada. ...read more
In our Catholic tradition, we have four feasts celebrating the dedication of churches in Rome. Deacon Pedro explains why. ...read more
How often do you think about death? Purgatory? Hell? Deacon Pedro walks us through what the Church teaches about what happens after this life. ...read more
How much do we know about what happened to the Twelve Apostles after the Resurrection? Deacon Pedro takes us through history and tradition. ...read more
With the recent release of Pope Francis' new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, Deacon Pedro gives us a refresher course on encyclicals and other types of papal documents. ...read more