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Reflecting on how Jesus invites the disciples to rest after having come back from spreading the Good News (Mk 6:30-34), Fr. Eric speaks about the topic of learning how to rest in the Lord.

Topics include the Biblical foundations for observing the Sabbath Day, the philosophical distinction between the useful and the useless, and the importance of incorporating some form of contemplative prayer in one's life.

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Reflecting on the film "The Tomorrow War" (2021) starring Chris Pratt, Fr. Eric expounds upon how we're called to have clarity about both the call to greatness and the possibility of failing to correspond to the call by giving into fear and cowardice. Fr. Eric speaks also about how we are meant to trust in Christ's unwavering faith in us, despite any number of setbacks and failings.

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Fr. Eric reflects on various tips for spreading the Good News, as highlighted in the story of Jesus sending His disciples out two by two (Mk 6:7-13). Topics include not allowing oneself to be so encumbered as to inhibit the receipt of the grace of the moment; and abiding in the present moment, as opposed to romanticizing the past or otherwise distracting oneself in the present.

Fr. Eric speaks also about the importance of focusing on proclaiming the truth in matters of evangelization and in the context of parish life.

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During his first weekend as pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan, Fr. Eric reflects on how the people of Nazareth reject Jesus because He comes from their own hometown (Mk 6:1-6). Topics discussed include how God encounters us typically within the context of the simple, the humble and the ordinary. #CatholicLattePodcast

During Fr. Eric’s final weekend at St. Joseph the Worker in Oshawa on June 26/27, 2021, he reflects on the parallel stories of the hemorrhaging woman and Jairus’ daughter (Mk 5:21-43). Topics include the temptation to put limitations on future possibilities based on our experience of the past, the importance of choosing hope over despair in the present moment, and the transformative effect of kindness in key moments of weakness and vulnerability.

Fr. Eric speaks also about the new crucifix installed over the altar at St. Joseph the Worker on June 24, 2021, focusing on how real beauty can lead us to contemplation and the importance of recovering the true symbolism of the Cross as a sign of the reality and power of God’s love.

Fr. Eric refers to S01 Ep. 04 of the Abiding Together Podcast entitled "Little Girl Arise."

As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the classic sci-fi film "The Matrix" (1999) starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss.

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In June 2021, Fr. Eric was invited to give a personal address to one of the local elementary school grads in his region.  This is a video recording of this address, which contains principles applicable to all students going through their own respective school graduations. 

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Reflecting on the stories of Jesus walking on the water (Mt 14:22-34; Mk 6:45–53 and Jn 6:15-21) and Jesus being asleep in the midst of the disciples' boat (Mt 8:23–27; Mk 4:35–41 and Lk 8:22–25), Fr. Eric reflects on how to persevere through our personal storms.

Topics include Jesus appearing to us typically when we're reached our own personal limits, the offer of peace which is meant to persist in the midst of storms, and the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Christ to do the works of God.

Other topics include the reality that our storms can often expose our hidden intentions and motivations; the nature of Christian hope; and importance of becoming familiar with the psalms, particularly as revealed to us through the Divine Office. 

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Fr. Eric gives a short reflection on the theological understanding of what it means to "offer up" our sufferings from a Catholic perspective.

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In commemoration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during the month of June, Fr. Eric reflects on how we might appeal to the Sacred Heart to find forgiveness and become more fully alive.  Fr. Eric speaks specifically about the interplay between the intellect, the will and the heart. 

Key examples used during this video include Archbishop Thomas Cardinal Collins' pastoral letter entitled "Heart Speaks to Heart" (April 28, 2021) and Fr. Greg Carruthers' reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 4, 2021) for St. Augustine's Seminary in Scarborough, Canada.

Here's a link to Cardinal Collins' letter: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/outreach/news/archdiocesan/a-new-pastoral-letter-from-cardinal-collins-heart-speaks-to-heart/.

To watch Fr. Greg's video on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABMqigBbVdc&t=695s

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