From Dundas...

Greetings from Dundas.

I have been here a little over a week for a family funeral. It has indeed been a blessed time but I have fallen behind on a few posts.

This is not to say that you have all not been remembered and prayed for. Far from it. I am just a little worn down, as are most priests this time of year, and needing some rest. I return to my parish on Friday night and will keep these pages running as best I can until then.

Thank you for all the prayers I have received and for all the many warm wishes. I am taking some good time to be with my family, whom I rarely see, especially my father who is mourning the loss of his younger brother.

I am so removed from my family due to the reality of where I live and so I celebrate whenever I can have some time with them.

Blessings to all.

Father Paul

Feast of the Holy Family Homily

This weekend the Church puts before us the Feast of the Holy Family. It is an opportunity for us to look to Joseph, Mary and the child Jesus for direction, hope and comfort.

Our families, more or less, are challenging. They require attention and perserverance in order to grow into healthy reflections of God's love for the world.

On this feast I pray for your families, wherever they may be. They are remembered at this moment of grace and I have no doubt that God will continue to guide you in the days which are ahead.

In thanksgiving for the gift of family I offer you these words: