Service and the Synodal Way (29 Sunday Ordinary Time)

Jesus shows us that leaders must serve (Mark 10:35-45). This has major implications for the way that the Church exists. The Synodal process, recently inaugurated by Pope Francis, is meant to shape the Church so that it is marked by service and collaboration between all the baptized.

The Letters of Saint Paul - Part 1 (Paul the Apostle to the Gentiles)

Recently I gave a talk on St. Paul for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This will be the first of a four-part series.

In this introductory session, we will explore the remarkable life and mission of St. Paul. Join us as we investigate the fascinating biography of Paul and the tumultuous world in which he lived. Paul is an inspiring example for us in our own journey of discipleship.

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https://youtu.be/NkZ94El50mo


Law of the Gift

A paradox at the heart of Christianity is this: we find fulfillment for ourselves when we make ourselves a gift to others. This truth, which St. John Paul II called "the law of the gift", is at the heart of today's Gospel (Mark 9:30-37).

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