January 2024
Born in Biddeford, Maine (USA), on December 15, 1929, son of James Flood and Florence Gallagher. One of four children, he had a brother named James Anthony, and two sisters, Florrie and Ruth. He received his secondary education at St. Francis Mission House High (…)
The gospels for the Second and Third Sunday of Ordinary Time are about call. The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time gospel is from John 1 and the Third Sunday is drawn from Mark 1, both speak of the first disciples called to follow Jesus. (…)
Based on the Gospel of John 1.35-42 Where are you staying?I have always found this an interesting question poised to Jesus. I find it interesting as well when it is poised to us over the course of our travels and journeys. It invites a (…)
(Translated from the original text in French) Born in Biddeford, Maine (USA), on December 15, 1929, he was the son of James Flood and Florence Gallagher. Coming from a family of four children, he had a brother, James Anthony, and two sisters, Florrie and (…)
Friar Pierre Ducharme, OFM With the Epiphany of the Lord, an unaccomplished child is identified as Saviour of the World. This compels reflection on the very human, and normal, longing to be defined. Identity, or definition, is not, however, something to be grasped at. (…)
The Feast of Epiphany is one of the most ancient feasts of the church year, it has long been celebrated to remember Christ being revealed to people from all walks of life. It is good to be reminded our story is part of a (…)
Based on the scripture: Numbers 6.22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4.4-7; Luke 2.16-21 Today, January 1, as we mark the start of the new calendar year, as we pray for peace in our world and as we mark this Christmas Octave Feast of Mary Mother (…)