The Second Sunday of Lent always brings us to the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus. It is a great reminder of what this Lenten Season of Love calls us to and how to live. It calls us to look at our living, (…)
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.
Christ in me arise and dispel all the darkness. Christ in me arise with your power and your strength. Christ in me pour out your blessing and healing. Christ in me arise and I shall rise with you. – song by Trevor Thomson (…)
I recently received a note from a dear friend who wrote: May the fact that Lent begins on Valentine’s Day easily bring to mind those you love. May God open your heart even more to what God has in store for you. I (…)
Open my eyes Lord, so I may see the goodness around me, so I may see the plenty in my life. Open my eyes Lord, so I may respond to those seeking, so I may have a gentle heart and working word. Open (…)
The psalm for this Sunday proclaimed: “O that today you would listen to the voice of the Lord. Do not harden your hearts!” This is exactly what I have been working on over the past few weeks in my prayer. It is not (…)
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying,‘This is the time of fulfillment, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news. As Jesus passed along the (…)
John 1.35-42 “We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us grace and truth.” “Come and see,” Jesus says. Come and see the call to life and transformation. Come and see the needs of sister and brother. Come and see the (…)
And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his (…)
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (…)
As Advent very quickly slips into Christmas the thought of gathering at table has been on my mind. I’m sure over the past month we have all gathered at several tables of all shapes and sizes to celebrate the season and will continue (…)
