BLOG: Deacon-structing,Lent and Easter
As we begin Holy Week, get the director's perspective on a series of Lenten reflections at the Art Gallery of Ontario with art historian, Fr. Eric Nikolai. ...read more
What's so special about Holy Week? Deacon Pedro reflects on this sacred time in the Christian calendar and how we might observe it this year in particular. ...read more
Read the full text of the homily given by Pope Francis for Palm Sunday 2020 in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. ...read more
This Palm Sunday, what lessons can we take away from the dramatic difference between Pilate's and Jesus' responses in a moment of crisis? ...read more
Confused about indulgences? Want to know what they are and how they work? Deacon Pedro helps us understand this beautiful and ancient Catholic tradition. ...read more
What do you long for? John's Gospel tells us that Jesus is the God who cares for us, nurtures us, and fulfills all our needs and deepest longings. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explains what is so unique about the blessing Pope Francis is giving today and what we need to do to receive the indulgence that comes with it. ...read more
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A call to live, a call to arise! | Word Alive
Sr. Nathalie Becquart, xmcj
March 27, 2020
The readings offered on the Fifth Sunday of Lent resonate within us the call to live and help us understand how this call is also a call to arise. ...read more
This week Deacon Pedro considers “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Do you believe this?” - Jesus' words to Martha, and to us. ...read more
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From blindness to sight in Christ | Word Alive
Fr. Peter Bisson, SJ
March 20, 2020
To see with the heart, with the eyes of love, is what faith is. But it requires transformation, such as the blind man experienced at the hands of Jesus. ...read more