Where O death, is your victory? Where O death, is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15.55 We too often buy into the idea that the victory of death and its sting is every day. In the trails we face, in the hardships endured, in broken (…)
Michael Perras, OFM
Michael Perras, OFM
Friar Michael Perras, OFM was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, the oldest of four.
Brother Michael appreciates quiet moments of prayer, music, Lego, journaling, socks, collecting quotes and Christmas.
He is a non-ordained Franciscan Friar (Brother), solemnly professed since August 2019. He serves on the 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. Brother Michael appreciates quiet moments of prayer, music, Lego, journaling, socks, collecting quotes and Christmas. He is a non-ordained Franciscan Friar (Brother), solemnly professed since August 2019. He serves on the Canadian Franciscan Provincial Council and in Formation and Vocations Ministry.
Crucify Him! Crucify Him! Crucify Him! Crucify Him! The crowds shouted out. Easily swayed? Not happy? Crucify Him! Crucify Him! They shouted all the more. Why? What has he done? Crucify Him! Crucify Him! This jarring threat continues to be shouted today in (…)
Spring is making herself known throughout the northern hemisphere right on cue in this season of Lent. As our Lenten journey winds itself into the intensity of the final days and Holy Week we are reminded once again that this spring time journey (…)
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son (…)
Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this (…)
The gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent is always that of the Transfiguration of Jesus. I love this story; maybe because of the intimacy of it all, or the desire of the disciples or the reminder of being chosen or God reminding us (…)
Over the last couple of weeks I have been traveling for ministry. I have criss-crossed several paths and have met people from all walks of life. Traveling as an itinerant preacher allows for a few challenges (winter-road conditions, technological difficulties) and many blessings (…)
“It is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.” – Luke 6.45 It is easy to complain, to judge, to criticize, or deride. Too often in our lives this becomes the first things that come out of our mouth – (…)
On this Family Day Long-Weekend I am reminded of the words of Saint Francis of Assisi. “They will be called children of the heavenly Father, Whose works they do. And they are spouses, brothers, sisters and mothers of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are (…)
“Do not be afraid” They left everything and followed Jesus. – Luke 5.1-11 As a ‘young’ religious in Canada the phrase “do not be afraid” comes with it challenges, however it is always laced with hope. There are at times as a religious, I (…)
