Category: Faith sharing
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What would you put in the stocking for Jesus?
I have been feeling particularly rushed in all the regular Christmas preparation this year. For this short Advent season, it seems difficult to focus on what is really important. As always, songs have a way to speak to me and make me pause. As I was singing along to the Christmas piece “In […]
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Baptism of the Lord – a parent’s view
In today’s Gospel (Mark 1:4-5, 7-11), Jesus asked for Baptism from John. Since John’s message has been one of repentance, Jesus is essentially admitting his “sins.” But…was it really his “sins”? Jesus would have known his mission all along. God sent his beloved son to save the people. However, how would God knows his Son […]
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Several Minutes of Silence
I felt privileged and blessed to have the opportunity to attend a sacred music concert at the newly rededicated St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto on September 30th, 2016. Articles about the restoration project of the Cathedral have been featured on all major newspapers. Reports on this beautiful sacred place in Toronto have been […]
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God answers in unusual ways
Have you ever asked God a question and have your question answered? Perhaps, I am one of the lucky ones. During my faith journey so far, I have had numerous “encounters” with God. I would like to record a few here. My former spiritual director said that one knows God not just through the usual […]