One of the criminals that were hung along with the Lord asked: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom”. This Gospel account reminds us that Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world: Jesus and the two criminals were about to leave this world at that moment. This fundamental truth tunes us to the […]
“This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict” Luke 21 In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of terrifying trials to come and He […]
This morning we celebrated Mass, which both recognized the Memorial of St. Martin of Tours and Remembrance Day. Many of our parishioners have served our country over the years. Today we pray for all who have served and who continue to serve in military duty. We pray for those who courageously laid down their lives […]
In today’s passage of the Gospel Jesus tells us whom we shall be after accomplishing this earthly pilgrimage: “Indeed they cannot die any more, because they are like Angels and are sons and daughters of God, being children of the resurrection”. This term ‘children of the resurrection’ tunes us to our final destination that is […]
Once again, the St. Lawrence Fundraising Commitee led by Alissa Robinson has run a very successful Nibbles and Bids Loonie and Toonie auction. There are still some donations to come in, but the event has raised over $12,000 for the Parish. If you couldn’t make it this year (or have never been), it is one […]
Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today Jesus wanted to be a guest at the chief tax collector’s house. Listening to today’s passage of the Gospel we may be sure that the Lord would like to come to our hearts today and to be accepted with a great love. […]