Near the beginning of the gospel of Luke just as Jesus begins his ministry, Luke has Jesus in the temple in his hometown of Nazareth (Luke 4:14-21). Jesus is going to church on the Sabbath like a good Jewish boy (adult). It is (…)
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.
Family and friends gathered around The newly weds now as one bound. Rejoicing, celebrating no need to be down Looking back, looking ahead with love found. Enjoying the music, the laughter, the feast Delicious goods for there was enough yeast Toasts are (…)
A voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” All three of the synoptic gospels speak of the baptism of Jesus, and all three of them have the above noted line in some form. The (…)
It is a star and a jealous ruler we have to consider (maybe even thank) for the gift of the Christ Child being manifested for all nations, peoples and creation. First a brief word on our kin – the shepherds. The lowly shepherds (…)
One of my most favorite things to do over the Christmas Season is to sit in front of the Christmas Tree and Crèche. I keep the light slow and I simply gaze, reflect and ponder. I let my imagination sometimes transport me to a (…)
“the child in my womb leaped for joy.” Luke 1:39-45 Two moms-to-be embrace full of hope and promise life itself stirs within them their hearts are lifted in praise. Great joy in their meeting great joy surrounds the child of the wombs great joy (…)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. – Philippians 4.4 That line has echoed through my mind today several times. Maybe because it is the Third Week of Advent and the sense of rejoicing for the coming Christmas season is growing. (…)
For at least the past 5 years as I have brushed my teeth in the morning I have prayed a prayer attributed to Mother Teresa and have ended with this line from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians: “I am confident of this, (…)
Advent: this season is before all else about hope. Before waiting or joy or preparing this season is about hope. Hope because we walk in the light that broke the darkness at that first Christmas. Hope because that light has continued to (…)
Christ the King! Have you ever tried searching for an image of Christ the King? It is interesting what comes up when you do. Often the first images are of a somber white man with a distant look in his eyes, an awkward (…)
