I have always loved the Second Sunday of Lent. I know it’s a bit of an oddity to love one Sunday in a liturgical season, but I do love it. I love it because every year no (…)
Michael Perras, OFM
Michael Perras, OFM
Friar Michael Perras, OFM was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, the oldest of four. Along with his siblings he grew up in his parent’s grocery store where he learned about community and service.
Brother Michael appreciates quiet moments of prayer, music, Lego, journaling, socks, collecting quotes and Christmas. One of his greatest joys is being an uncle and a Godfather.
He is a non-ordained Franciscan Friar (Brother), solemnly professed since August 2019. He serves on Canadian Franciscan Provincial Council and in Formation and Vocations Ministry.
Friar Michael Perras, OFM was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, the oldest of four. Along with his siblings he grew up in his parent’s grocery store where he learned about community and service. Brother Michael appreciates quiet moments of prayer, music, Lego, journaling, socks, collecting quotes and Christmas. One of his greatest joys is being an uncle and a Godfather. He is a non-ordained Franciscan Friar (Brother), solemnly professed since August 2019. He serves on Canadian Franciscan Provincial Council and in Formation and Vocations Ministry.
The knock came to my door early this morning, not extremely early but still early. I was awake, sitting in bed; reflecting on the day ahead, entering into prayer and considering this Lenten journey. I thought the knock was surely not at my (…)
On Valentine’s Day I received a card from some whom I love and respect very much. In the card there was a reflection which stated, “One could/should have every day of the year full of Love. In 2020 we get one extra day. (…)
As I sit down to write some reflections for this week there is a group of teenagers outside my door playing cards waiting for their retreat to begin. I am taken back to my teen years and the gift of a weekend retreat (…)
The word light is once again a central image in the readings this weekend. Is it not a great gift and wisdom of the church to offer us this image emerging in Advent, bursting forth at Christmas and then lingering throughout these winter (…)
February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The Liturgy begins with this line: “Forty days have passed since we celebrated the joyful feast of the Nativity of the Lord.” Forty days ago, many of us were gathered at table with (…)
The gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time this year ends with the testimony from John the Baptist, “This is the Son of God” (John 1.29-34). The Son of God is a high title for Jesus and has much theological history to (…)
Living as Beloved. Ultimately is this not what as Christians are striving for, to live as the beloved? “Here is my son, the beloved” which was testified by God at the baptism of Jesus is said of each of us at our baptism as well. (…)
The gospel for Epiphany (Matthew 2.1-12) ends with, “They (Wise Men) left for their own country by another road.” This line has echoed in my thoughts as 2020 begins. A new year has dawned and for many of us what was yesterday is (…)
Little Child O Little Child born this day becoming one of us showing us love’s way. Little Child O Little Child shepherds gather near in you they know there is nothing to fear. Little Child O Little Child angels sing your praise our hearts (…)
