“We have seen his star in the East and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.” – Matthew 2.2 God of all Nations,your Son born for us all,was adored by Magi from distant lands. Like the Magi we come before the cribwith our (…)
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.
“We should make a dwelling place within ourselves where God can stay.” – St. Francis of Assisi God With UsJesus – our Emmanuel,praise is on our lips,for you are bornhere and now againin our hearts. As we gather at the mangeryour hope fills us,your (…)
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb.” – Luke 1.41 God of Love, This season of Advent is slipping away and we are once again at the threshold of celebrating the light of your love Jesus – our Emmanuel and (…)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.” – Luke 4.18 God of Joy,Our hearts are lifted upas the Advent days grow shorter,for we know you are so near. Your joy is (…)
A Prayer for Advent “Stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” – Luke 21.28 God of Hope,The countdown Advent days have begunand the frantic pace is settling in.In these days of preparation whendemands seem more,needs seem high,and expectations seem (…)
Christ the King,a humble servant,a faithful companion,a hope beareryou truly show uswhat it means to be a king. Christ the King,you who areThe WayThe TruthThe Lifeguide us in the waysof your kingdom. Christ the King,as this year draws to a closeinstill in us your (…)
During the month of November, we are invited to remember deceased loved ones. It is good for us to call to mind those who have journeyed with us and those who have impacted us. We may recall those we miss dearly because their death (…)
The Autumn Equinox with its equal balance of light and darkness calls us to consider: As the season of autumn and harvesting unfolds, we become attentive to moments which have slipped passed. We honour them and release them to God.As we enter this autumn (…)
It was 5:43 am on Saturday morning, the new light of day was beginning to fill more of the sky, I was out on the grounds in the quiet of the morning. As I moved a few tables into place and posted a few (…)
