The Feast of the Epiphany

A reflection by Fr. Frank Hegel, SFM, on Isaiah 60.1-6, Eph. 3.2-3a,5-6, and Mt. 2.1-12. Have you ever thought about how much we, as missionaries, emulate the wise men in today’s Gospel? First of...

The Joy of Christmas

Today, Christmas Day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Through the person of Jesus, God took on human form in order to share our sorrows and joys, to heal...

Advent Hope

Reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, SFM, on Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11, 2 Peter 3.8-15 and Mark 1.1-8 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. For some time now, the stores have been decorated for...

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Second Sunday of Advent Reflection by Fr. Frank Hegel, SFM, on Isaiah 40.1-5,9-11, 2 Peter 3.8-15 and Mark 1.1-8 Our society is a busy society. Our lives seem to be filled with busy-ness. In...

Hope for the Weary

A reflection by Fr. Idara Otu, MSP, on Luke 21.12-19 Today’s gospel is a continuation of yesterday’s gospel text concerning Jesus’s prophecy about the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, which...

Solemnity of Christ the King

A reflection by Fr. Frank Hegel, SFM, on Daniel 7.13-14, Revelation 1.5-8 and John 18.33-37 When I was preparing to be ordained a deacon in Chiclayo, Peru, I spoke with Fr. Hugh MacDougall about...

The Parable of the Talents

A reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, SFM, on Matthew 25: 14-30 I have always felt sorry for the third slave in the Parable of the Talents. He returns the single talent to his master...

Scarboro Missions’ Foundation Day: Nov. 9

Homily delivered by Fr. John Carten, SFM, at Scarboro Missions Chapel, Nov. 9, 2014. Readings: Ez. 47.1-2,8-9, 2; 1 Cor. 3.9b-11,16-17 & John 2.13-22 Today among others things we are celebrating the Dedication of...

The Feast of All Souls

A reflection by Fr. Frank Hegel, SFM, on Lamentations 3:12-26 and Matthew 11:25-30 Some of you may know the saying that goes somewhat like this: “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Generally, this...

Love Removes Barriers

A reflection by Fr. Jack Lynch, SFM, on Ephesians 2.12 and Luke 12.35 Both readings are a call to conversion. As the liturgical year winds down, we hear the words of Jesus to...

First Loyalty

A reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, SFM, on Matthew 22.15–21 Politics and religion are sensitive topics. We avoid them in polite conversation. Mix politics and religion together them and you have some volatile chemistry!...

Is All Vanity?

A reflection by Fr. Idara Otu, MSP, on Ecclesiastes 1.2-11 In September we witnessed the largest People’s Climate March in history, with about 300,000 people, and one of the biggest gatherings of world leaders...