“Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had (…)
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.
October 3, 2017 – Transitus of St. Francis My Dear Brother Francis, You gave praise to God for you know he is the center of your life and draws you deeply into the love of his son Jesus, our Savior. You (…)
How often am I am blinded by my own will, my own desires and my own wants? How often do I stay trapped in this blindness making false promises and not seeing a new way? How often do I make promises and leave (…)
Matthew 20.1-16 is the parable of the landowner and the labourers. It is an interesting parable often used for various statements on serving, for vocations, on justice. The final line often catches everyone’s attention: “The last will be first, and the first will be last.” It (…)
This week I read a quote from David Haas – the composer of many church hymns, which read: “Our vocation is always to be a witness of God’s love.” Amen I say to that, Amen indeed! It is a reminder that we are (…)
Welcome to my blog! I am a simply professed Friar in my third year of simple vows. My blog posts will be a combination of reflections, prayers, ponderings and poetry. It will include scripture reflections, musings about Friar life, ponderings about new learnings from (…)
