A reflection by Fr. Joseph Young, S.F.M. (1934-2006), published in Scarboro Missions magazine, September 1987. Decisions to limit refugees’ access to our country is essentially a matter of hospitality. For the refugee, however, it...
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. (Isaiah 9.1) We have heard these words spoken each Christmas,...
A reflection by Fr. Robert “Buddy” Smith, S.F.M. (1933-1997) We have just ended our yearly celebrations that recall the birth of Jesus. Our belief that the Son of God has become part of human...
A reflection by Bishop George Marskell, S.F.M. (1935-1998) New Year’s Eve used to be a very special night for me when I was growing up in Hamilton, Ontario. My Dad and I would leave...
A Christmas reflection by Fr. John Gault, S.F.M. (1917-1995) There is no doubt that the prophet Isaiah was extremely severe in condemning his own people: “The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its...
A reflection for the Third Week of Advent, by Fr. Frank Hawkshaw, S.F.M. (1927-2009). The Japanese word Ikebana means “living flower.” In Japan, flowers are used to decorate and also to express a meaning....
A reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, S.F.M. on the Second Sunday of Advent. First Reading: Isaiah 11.1-10; Second Reading: Romans 15.4-9; Gospel: Matthew 3.1-12 There’s a lot of nostalgia at Christmas. This nostalgia finds...
A reflection for the First Sunday of Advent—First reading: Isaiah 2.1-5; Second reading: Romans 13.11-14; Gospel: Matthew 24.37-44. This is how Jesus came to be with us, to change our fear and self-centredness into...
A reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, S.F.M., for the Solemnity of Christ the King. First reading: 2 Samuel 5.1-3; Second reading: Colossians 1.12-20; Gospel: Luke 23.35-43 We are living in interesting times. The ancient...
A reflection on the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. First reading: Malachi 3.19-20; Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.7-12; Gospel: Luke 21.5-19. Adapted from a reflection by Fr. Gerald Curry, S.F.M., featured in Scarboro Missions...
A reflection by Fr. Joseph Young, S.F.M. (1934-2006). Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. First reading: 2 Maccabees 7.1-2, 9-14; Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.16-3.5; Gospel: Luke 20.27-38. The difficulties for the apostles, and for...
A reflection on the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. First reading: Wisdom 11.22-12.2; Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 1.11-2.2; Gospel: Luke 19.1-10 Jesus’ life was spent teaching us about God’s plan for all creation and...