BLOG: Deacon-structing,Reflections
The Bible is full of violence and suffering, and it is full of innocent sufferers. Deacon Pedro looks at some instructive examples. ...read more
Christmas is about connection. But with so many barriers to getting together during a pandemic, who is on your list this Christmas? ...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
Christmas definitely won’t be business as usual in 2020! But what kind of Christmas will it be? And what kind of gifts can we give this year? ...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
How can I be a good neighbour during the COVID-19 pandemic? Julian Paparella explores this question in a new instalment of Love Digest. ...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