Are Beatitudes Blessings? Matthew 5 Beatitude In 2013, I travelled to Israel with my mom and a group of Christians from Ontario. We toured for 10 days and visited sites throughout Israel. On our fourth day, we stopped along the … Continue reading
Psalm 51:10 On my desk at work, I have a lovely picture frame that features chapter 51, verse 10 of the book of Psalms. I’ve prayed this prayer whenever I’ve started thinking negative, angry or prideful thoughts. Create in me … Continue reading
Yes, pride goes before a fall. I walked down the empty hallway muttering to myself. He was young enough to be my son and he recently got promoted to Department Manager. Department Manager?! What experience could he possibly have in … Continue reading
Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi The apostle, Paul, is one of my favourite Bible characters. He is the author of the saying, “to live is Christ to die is gain”. Once a persecutor of Christians, his life completely … Continue reading
Sacrament of Reconciliation Although my family attended Immaculate Conception church, my high school was connected with the church down the road and held all graduations and sacramental ceremonies there. Officially called Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, we students just called it … Continue reading
Is there a difference between the two? The first Bible verse I ever committed to memory was my life verse, Philippians 4:6–7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading
And how does it compare to wearing glasses? In John 3:3, Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” What does it mean to be born again? The … Continue reading
I was a follower of ‘Reverend Ken and the Lost Followers’ In high school, I attended the “church of the open bottle” at the Red Dog Tavern on Hunter Street in Peterborough, Ontario. My best friend, Monica, and I had … Continue reading
Discovering what Jesus meant in Matthew 6:33 I’ve never liked memorization and lost every match when playing the Memory game. But as I approach my mid-50s, I’ve committed to improving my brain by playing Sudoku, word searches, and memorization. I’ve … Continue reading
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been 6 months since my last confession. These are my sins. As I stood in line with my classmates, I repeated this phrase over and over in my mind. Anxiety filled me. … Continue reading