Spiritual Directions for the Journey
Posted in Reflections from Fellow Wanderers on May 17th, 2012
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.” – C. S. Lewis
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Apr 30th, 2012
(Please click here for Printer friendly copy.) This past weekend I had the opportunity to speak the folks at St. Patrick’s Church in Mississauga. They are a warm and welcoming community. We are hopeful that a Friends of Dismas Ministry will take root in the parish under the leadership of Deacon Silverio. Here is the [...]
Posted in Reflections from Fellow Wanderers, Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Apr 28th, 2012
Charlie is a man I only met once. His story, and the story of a small group that came to be know as Charlie’s Angels will be a part of the homily this weekend. This is a tribute from Les Horne, one of those who befriended Charlie, given at Charlie’s memorial service. Its such a [...]
Posted in Big Questions, Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Apr 26th, 2012
Wandering the internet as I prepare for this week’s homily has led me to find a painter named Alfred Soord (1868-1915). It would seem that Alfred is one of the few people that does not seem to have a Wikipedia page. The folks at wiki. answers however, tell us that Alfred was a painter whose [...]
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Apr 8th, 2012
Good Friday 2012 Homily (Please Click here for Printer Friendly copy) In March, I celebrated the 50th anniversary of my 8th birthday. I have been carrying a secret with me for most of these 50 years, and today I would like to share it with you as a confession of sorts. For most of my [...]
Posted in A Funny Thing Happened... on Feb 29th, 2012
According to the folks at timeanddate.com Leap Day’ is February 29, which is an extra (intercalary) day added during a Leap Year, making the year 366 days long – and not 365 days, like a common (normal) year. Nearly every 4 years is a Leap Year in our modern Gregorian Calendar. Ever since Leap Years [...]
Posted in Reflections from Fellow Wanderers on Feb 24th, 2012
A friend is one who stands to share Your every touch of grief and care. He comes by chance, but stays by choice; Your praises he is quick to voice. No grievous fault or passing whim Can make an enemy of him. And though your need be great or small, His strength is yours throughout [...]
Posted in Stuff for Wandering on Feb 14th, 2012
Ok I know it’s “cute” guys but that is what Valentine’s Day is all about. Cute Post-It Love Story! from hulahan on GodTube.com.
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike, Stuff for Wandering on Feb 11th, 2012
Looking up to God by reaching down is the title I have chosen for today’s homily. Many people pray by looking up to heaven. There is nothing wrong with this. However, we often fail to realize that our God is all around us and to see him we may well have to reach down with [...]
Posted in A Funny Thing Happened... on Feb 6th, 2012
Well it was a good time at our house but a bad day for this Patriots’ fan. I made 5 bets with my daughter on various aspects of the game. Now you have know that she has watched exactly zero, nada, zippo , zlich football games all year. I on the other hand have invested [...]
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike, Stuff for Wandering on Dec 31st, 2011
Transform: 1. To change markedly the appearance or form of; 2. To change the nature, function, or condition of; convert. Ponder: 1. Think about (something) carefully, esp. before deciding or concluding. This weekend we continue our reflections on the transformation of the peasant girl from Nazareth named Mary. A few weeks ago we remembered the [...]
Posted in A Funny Thing Happened..., Parents and Kids on Nov 30th, 2011
One of the joys of doing the blog is that folks send you links like this one. With over 8 Million hits on YouTube (approaching Lady Gaga numbers) this grace before meals offered by Mary Maxwell is one to remember. You need to stay tuned for at least a minute when all of sudden and [...]
Posted in Big Questions, Reflections from Fellow Wanderers, Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Nov 25th, 2011
Here is a comment I received about my November 20th Homily: Lord when did we see you!. The e-mail below is responding to my story about Nancy, a young woman who did time for a car crash that left a young mother dead. Dear Deacon Mike, I have to say your homily on Nov 20 [...]
Posted in The Wisdom of... on Oct 22nd, 2011
Posted in Big Questions, Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike, This Sunday on Oct 15th, 2011
I was listening to a talk show the other day (Roy Green) and the mother of a young boy came on and read this poem that summed up her son’s experience as a student. You may ask what does this have to do with this week’s theme and gospel.”Then repay to Caesar what belongs to [...]
