Those of you who have been following my blogs over the last couple of years will notice an emphasis on “relationships” particularly the relationship with the triune God. Helen and I are on a journey seeking ways to effectively introduce others to the Creator of the Universe. We are currently looking at ways to foster … More STIRRING THE WATERS OF DISCERNMENT

For Christians who have become serious about their faith and moved beyond the cultural, the terrain ahead appears challenging indeed. We have embraced the basics of our faith tradition but now what? The temptation is to park one’s self on a comfortable side road and watch the traffic go by. But here’s the thing. This … More PUSHING BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

It was no doubt God’s intention, when spreading the seeds of His kingdom, that his future disciples would be sown in environments in proximity to others with whom they could build relationships. God counts on his disciples to witness to their faith by way of relational evangelism. It’s all about utilizing that first threshold of … More THE RELATIONSHIP BRIDGE AND THE GOSPEL

As Christians who authentically pursue the goal of discipleship, we know that success in this venture requires attention to our “interior life” for a well developed interior life reinforces the “vessel” of clay spoken about by St Paul in today’s reading [2 Corinthians 4: 7-15]. Refurbishing our interior life permits each of us to more … More PRESERVING THE TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS

Discipleship is anything but an easy path and yet it is the path that the authentic Christian must take. Yes, I know all too well, it is easier said than done and utterly impossible without God’s grace. I have personally struggled with this issue for years and hope that I am moving in the right … More STEPPING INTO GOD’S CONTRADICTIONS: A WAY TO SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

Sherry Weddell’s book “Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus” is a must read for those involved in Parish Ministry. Sherry suggests a paradigm shift is called for in the way we approach evangelization. Our parishes must be “mission driven” rather than “maintenance driven”. This means that, to begin with, our parishioners … More INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES: A WAY FORWARD IN THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

This past week has been interesting from a faith point of view. Helen and I took in 2 Christian movies: the “Shack” and “The Case for Christ”, based upon Lee Strobels book of the same name. Both movies were excellent and helped us to refocus on faith generally and discipleship in particular. We also will … More A COST/ BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF DISCIPLESHIP

It’s been over a month since I last blogged. During the interim period of time, I have prepared for and endured abdominal surgery and its aftermath to close an ostomy, and spent time in Vancouver and now in Nanaimo in recovery. The surgery was a success for which I give thanks to God. In the … More ON THE WINGS OF HOPE

For my children who are missing My eyes well up with tears, Tell them, that they may know, I love them so. I have My plans for each of them To share My love forever Tell them, that they may know, I love them so.   They are the absent minstrels In the heavenly choir … More TELL THEM THAT THEY MAY KNOW

As we develop in our Christian faith, prayer and the modes of prayer become more and more important to our transformation and growth in the interior life. In the area of devotional prayer, it becomes increasingly evident that “contemplation” is at the heart of a fruitful and transforming prayer life. The reason for this, I … More CONTEMPLATION: ENCOUNTERING INTIMACY