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On April 22, 2021, Fr. Eric posted an impromptu reflection on Instagram, focusing on an episode from the Abiding Together Podcast entitled “Her Story: Mary Magdelene – Part 3” (S09 Ep. 14); and the song “I See You” by Leona Lewis in James Cameron’s “Avatar.”

Topics discussed included sharing the entirety of our hearts with the Lord, including our hopes, dreams, frailties and sorrows; and learning to see ourselves in light of God’s love, which is meant to lead us ultimately to surrender ourselves completely to His Divine Providence.

Here's a link to the podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yz1r4JTu67IgbDgVzs7zG....

Check out this video of the song "I See You" by Leona Lewis: https://youtu.be/dxvlE_Vygm0.

Here are the corresponding lyrics:

I see you

I see you

Walking through a dream I see you

My light in darkness breathing hope of new life

Now I live through you and you through me, enchanting

I pray in my heart that this dream never ends

I see me through your eyes

Living new life flying high

Your love shines the way into paradise

So I offer my life as a sacrifice

I live through your love

You teach me how to see all that's beautiful

My senses touch your world I've never pictured

Now I give my hope to you, I surrender

I pray in my heart that this world never ends

I see me through your eyes

Living new life flying high

Your love shines the way into paradise

So I offer my life

I offer my love for you

When my heart was never open

(And my spirit never free)

To the world that…

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The new pastor of St. Joseph the Worker in Oshawa and Priest Chaplain of Ontario Tech, Durham College and Trent (Durham) will be Fr. Victor Amole.  Originally, Fr. Victor is from Nigeria; but has been serving in the Archdiocese of Toronto for approximately ten years, and is currently the Administrator of St. Dunstan’s in Scarborough.  He has a Doctorate in Moral Theology from his studies in Rome. 

Reflecting on the example of St. Benedict of Nursia, Fr. Eric speaks about the importance of striking a balance between missionary zeal, and the need to be practical and flexible in seeking the conversion of others.  Fr. Eric talks also about the significance of Jesus responding to the pride, ignorance and fear of the disciples at the Last Supper by washing their feet, making them priests, and giving them the Holy Eucharist. 

In contrast to our inclination to deal with the persons entrusted to our care with anger, frustration and impatience, Fr. Eric speaks of how Christ continues to believe in the potential of the People of God to realize their vocation to greatness; and how the steady application of patience, kindness and suffering endurance can do wonders in terms of facilitating this particular end.

This homily was given originally on Holy Thursday.

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Follow Fr. Eric as he posts a short, daily reflection coinciding with the 40 days of Lent.

Follow Fr. Eric as he posts a short, daily reflection coinciding with the 40 days of Lent.

Follow Fr. Eric as he posts a short, daily reflection coinciding with the 40 days of Lent.

In 2021, Fr. Eric organized a three-day Lenten Mission scheduled for March 10, 17 and 24 for St. Joseph the Worker in Oshawa entitled “Freedom in Christ,” which was designed to convey some practical tips as to how live the Gospel in such a way that leads to authentic peace, joy and freedom.  Topics include “loosening the reins” in the spiritual life, rediscovering the value of structure and routine, and living in the space of God’s mercy and love.

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Follow Fr. Eric as he posts a short, daily reflection coinciding with the 40 days of Lent.

On the occasion of Palm Sunday, Fr. Eric reflects on the reality of the transcendent God made vulnerable, particularly through the Nativity Story and the image of the suffering Messiah.  Topics discussed include the novelty within Christianity of the transcendent God being made immanent; the need to embody the virtue of vulnerability in the vocation of fatherhood; vulnerability as an invitation to intimacy and relationship with God; and the need to respond to Christ’s vulnerability by being vulnerable ourselves, so as to become more docile and effective instruments of God’s salvific grace. 

Some examples used during this reflection include the TV show “Superman and Lois” (2021) starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch; Matthew Kelly’s book “Rediscovering Catholicism” (USA: Beacon Publishing, 2010), particularly the secular philosophies of individualism, hedonism and minimalism; and the stand-up comedy show “Homecoming King” (2017) by Hasan Minhaj.

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Follow Fr. Eric as he posts a short, daily reflection coinciding with the 40 days of Lent.