Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Luke (Lk 8:5-15). The Lord spoke this parable: “The sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled, and the birds of the sky devoured it. Some fell on the rock, and as soon as it sprouted, it withered for lack of moisture. Some fell among thorns, and the thorns, growing together with it,

A reflection on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said

Homily on the 18 th  Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11; Luke6: 31-36 Many people never have the time or the will to sit in...

Saturday 4th October 2025AD Good Shepherd Chapel, Abbotsford The chapel was adorned in deep hues of burgundy and crimson, and as the...

THE VOICE IN THE DESERT – A VOICE FOR THOSE IN THE WORLD’S WILDERNESS   Blessed are you Lord God of Israel for you have come to visit...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Mark (Mk 8:34–9:1). 8:34 Calling together the crowd with His...

Saturday 20th September 2025 @ 7pm Good Shepherd Chapel, Abbotsford The chapel was bathed in soft blue light as the faithful gathered to...

Homily on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 1: 21-2:4; Matthew 22: 1-14. One thing is certain: as followers of Christ and...

Those who detach from the world and gain God VS they who accumulate via stealth yet die in spirit A landlord of that time planted a...

Saturday 30th August 2025 @ 7pm Good Shepherd Chapel, Abbotsford This cold winters night was made warm by the feast of regeneration -...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Matthew (Mt 19:16–26). “ And behold, a man came up to Him...

A reflection om the 11th Sunday after Pentecost O Lord my God, I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word and deed. I have...

10th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Corinthians 4: 9-16; Matthew 17: 14-23 Throughout the Church’s year, we are constantly reminded of Christ’s...

ORA PRO NOBIS.   When the Lord gracefully dismissed the multitudes that came to hear him at the end of that day, he asked his disciples...

Commemoration of the Holy Prophet Ezekiel. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Matthew (Mt...

A short reflection on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy...

Homily on the 6 th Sunday after Pentecost Epistle: Romans 12: 6-14; Gospel: Matthew 9: 1-8.   As we go through the cold month of winter,...

Saturday 12th July 2025 @ 7pm Good Shepherd’s Chapel, Abbotsford On a still and holy evening, the faithful gathered once more within the...

THE BITTER SWEET REALITIES WITH CENTRES OF WORSHIP When he stepped onto shore, he was confronted by a man from the city who was...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 8:5-13): “ At that time, when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him,...