December 2017 archive of From the Pastor
Christmas Week: A Time to Let Go...A Time to Let God
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 12/27/17
As I was growing up, I was an avid hockey fan. Every Saturday night was Hockey Night in Canada. Living in Detroit, we had ready access to Canadian radio and television stations. Each Sat. evening, the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted a game at Maple Leaf Gardens. A certain ... Read More »
Christmas & Home
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 12/18/17
Of all of the holidays that we observe, perhaps the one that we most often associate with “being at home” is that of Christmas. We all yearn to be at home. For all of us at times, the Christmas Season is the most upbeat time of the year. For ... Read More »
Some Hopefully Helpful Hints About Praying
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 12/13/17
St. Paul urged his listeners to pray without ceasing. He did not mean that we are meant to be on our knees at all times. His admonition suggests that prayer is a life style, that in which we allow the Lord’s friendship with us to influence each of ... Read More »
Two Distinctive Opportunities to Witness to Our Faith
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 12/04/17
This coming Friday, December 8th, the Church invites and directs us to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother. On this occasion, the Church highlights that God equipped Mary for the most awesome and challenging role that she was to play in the life of ... Read More »