Apostolic Zeal 3: Jesus teacher of proclamation
Last Wednesday we reflected on Jesus model of proclamation, on his pastoral heart always reaching out to others. Today we look to Him as a teacher of proclamation. Model of proclamation. Today, the teacher of proclamation let us be guided by the episode in which He preaches in the synagogue of His village, Nazareth. Jesus reads […]
Apostolic Zeal 2: Jesus model of evangelization
Watch the podcast episode here: Last Wednesday we began a series of catechesis on the passion of evangelization, that is, on the apostolic zeal that should enliven the Church and every Christian. Today, let us look at the unsurpassable model of proclaiming: Jesus. The Christmas Day Gospel defined him as the “Word of God” (cf. […]
Star Wars Mission Day
May 4th 2024 in Oakville/Hamilton Departure: 7am at Holy Family Parish Destination 1: St Joseph’s Parish in Oakville – 2451 Old Bronte Rd Destination 2: Jackson’s Square, Hamilton Destination 3: St Joseph’s Parish in Oakville – 2451 Old Bronte Rd Return home: 11:30pm at Holy Family Parish Itinerary Details We will be joining the already-established […]
Apostolic Zeal 1: The Call to the Apostolate
Catechesis. The passion for evangelization: The believer’s apostolic zeal. The call to the apostolate (Mt 9:9-13) Watch the podcast episode here: Today we begin a new series of catecheses, dedicated to an urgent and decisive theme for Christian life: the passion for evangelization, that is, apostolic zeal. It is a vital dimension for the Church: the community of […]
Backgrounder: April 2, 2024
John 20:19-2919 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then […]
Backgrounder: March 26, 2024
Romans 6:3-11 Brothers and sisters: Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. […]
Backgrounder: March 19, 2024
PHILIPIANS 2:6-11 Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. […]
Backgrounder: March 12, 2024
THE HUMANITY OF JESUS Hebrews 5:1-6 Every high priest who is chosen from among men is appointed on men’s behalf to deal with the things which concern God. His task is to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins, in that he himself is able to feel gently to the ignorant and to the wandering because […]
Backgrounder: March 5, 2024
The Mercy of the Cross Ephesians 2:4-10 Brothers and sisters: God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ — by grace you have been saved —, raised us up with him, and seated us […]
Backgrounder: Journey to the Cross Series Intro
Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 JOURNEY TO THE CROSS – Series The weeks leading to Easter are known as the season of Lent. Lent culminates in the Cross, the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. The […]