“And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity a the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.” Luke 21: 25-26
“When people say: there is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labour pains come upon a woman with child and there will be no escape. But you are not in darkness, brethren, for that day to surprise you like a thief.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 19-21It is impossible to ignore these references to the end times which are peppered throughout the scriptures. According to Mark Mallett, a singer/songwriter and the producer of a series of web-casts called Embracing Hope TV, we are approaching not the end of the world, but the end of this age. How, then, will this present era end? “Heaven has been intervening in our times in an extraordinary way;” Mark writes on his website, “the Popes have been sounding clear warnings; and the signs of the times are all around us.” To hear Mark elaborate on the signs of the times and on the reasons we have for our hope, join us for Perspectives weekly on Friday October 15th at 7pm ET / 8pm PT.
At the Manresa Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, ON, retreatants of all ages can encounter a God of surprises.
In June, 2024, the domed roof and interior of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto tragically burned down. However, the parish community continues to stand strong and serve its neighbourhood.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for the right to an education for migrants, refugees and those affected by war; that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, may always be respected.
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the CND sisters and enjoy a special lunch of soup, pizza, salad, and dessert. While I was there, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask the sisters about what they were looking forward to this Christmas.