Conversations with Father Greg

What have you been watching on TV lately?

Lately, I’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows.  I’ve gone down a bit of a rabbit hole with shows that feature a variety of struggling restaurants that is saved from the brink by a well-known chef or restauranteur.  In each episode, the pressing question is whether the business can be saved, and what will the owners have to do to make that happen.

On the surface, they can be a bit formulaic – but if you give them a bit there’s usually some nuance.   Sometimes the problem is financial – but often the financial problem is just a symptom of a deeper underlying issue within the business.   This concept of the deeper, underlying issues that prevent an organisation from thriving came to mind when I read the gospel reading for today.   Come and take a listen.  (Matthew 21:33–46)

This week I was thinking about some of the stages that we go through in life.  We go to school, get a job, have a family, change jobs, and eventually even retire.  We meet thousands of people throughout our journey – some of whom become lifelong friend and others … not so much.  It’s a part of the natural ebb and flow of life.

Today, we get a glimpse of the Apostle Paul’s experience of relationship in our reading from his letter to the Church in Phillippi.  (Philippians 2:1-13)

Today we pause to consider those times when we encounter things, or ideas, that change the way that we see the world around us.  (Matthew 20:1-16)

Our primary text for this week comes from Romans 14:1-12.

Have you ever heard the expression that every coin has 2 sides?   Someone who is considered to be determined, tenacious, or as having a generally strong resolve can also be stubborn and inflexible depending on the circumstances.   Today we consider Jesus' practical instructions on restoring bruised or broken relationships within the faith community.   (Matthew 18:15-20)

Today we consider the Apostle Paul's advice about de-escalating conflict.  (Romans 12:9-21)

We are happy to be back after having taken a couple of weeks for summer vacation.

Today's episode features a homily delivered at the 2026 Duffern Marsh Ecumenical Service, featuring the Anglican Parish of Lloydtown, Emmanuel Presbyterian Church (Schomberg), and Schomberg United Church.  The primary texts were Genesis 2:4-8 andJohn 1:1-4.

Today we consider how easy it can be for something to get "lost in translation" and how this might relate to Jesus' teaching about a growing alternate reality. (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52)

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, whose feast day normally falls on July 22nd, but we transferred it to the Sunday before ... just so we wouldn't miss out. 

Today, we pause to consider how 2 monks and a young woman can help us understand what the Apostle Paul teaches about God, the law, and our freedom.   (Romans 8:1-11)