Family and Florida
I’m back from my visit to Florida, where my brother lives with his family. I am so grateful to Fr. Francis, the staff, and you the...
Fighting Temptation
There are many lessons that we can learn from the temptations of Jesus. Perhaps the one that can help us the most is our ability to...
Jesus is Tempted
Jesus is tempted Jesus, our Lord and God, had a choice to make. How will He save humanity? He could have easily chosen to crush Satan...
Hold all things lightly
Here is a reflection that was shared with me the other day. It offers great spiritual insights regarding our relationship with this...
"The Imitation of Christ"
Here are a few quotes from “The Imitation of Christ” that I present for prayerful reflection: “To be learned and able to discuss the...
'Come Away'
“Come away…”Jesus teaches us that at times we must distance ourselves from our work. We can easily give into temptation to just keep...
Good News
Phase 3 of reopening is good news for our province, including our churches. Bishop Douglas Crosby as informed us that we will now be...
Meet Fr. Gregory Merkley
My name is Father Gregory Merkley. I am happy to be the new associate pastor here at St. Mary’s and the Missions. Many of you are likely...
Let Us Be Welcoming
With the beginning of the month of July we are officially entering into the cottage season, and since we live in cottage country this...
The End of June Brings Changes
As the end of the month of June fast approaches, priests’ moves take place in the Diocese of Hamilton. Five years ago I came to this...