BLOG: Deacon-structing
Deacon Pedro shares his thoughts and 20 favourite quotes from Pope Francis' new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future. ...read more
We need to be friends to all we meet but especially to the poor and needy. And who is a friend? Deacon Pedro concludes this series on the voice of illness. ...read more
Deacon Pedro shares four insights that he has learned about suffering from experiences in his own life. ...read more
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