BLOG: Deacon-structing,Reflections
On the feast of St. Blaise, Deacon Pedro explores the rich Catholic tradition of devotions - and how to distinguish between devotions and distractions. ...read more
In this reflection, Julian Paparella explores how the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord shows us how to trust in God's plan for our lives. ...read more
Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord with candles? Deacon Pedro delves into our tradition of La Candelaria, or Candlemas. ...read more
St. Francis de Sales tells a naively profound story about a wise statue which reveals a great truth about our relationship with God. ...read more
Louisa Florentin gives us some insightful tips on finding God in the winter and how to use this season to nourish our spiritual life. ...read more
What we need to know about the proposal to expand the criteria for euthanasia in Canada - and how to tell the government what we think. ...read more
We know a lot about Jesus, but do you know Him like you know your best friend or your spouse? Deacon Pedro explores a lesson from John the Baptist. ...read more
Deacon Pedro tells us seven things that the Wise Men teach us about how to approach our relationship with Jesus. ...read more
Last Sunday we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family. Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. Along with the Feast of the Nativity, also known as Christmas, we celebrate three feasts that remind us that God is a God of family. What do you imagine when you think of the ...read more
Read Deacon Pedro's final reflection for Advent in which he exhorts us to remember the mission of the Church and how we participate in that mission. ...read more