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The Gospel this weekend reminds us to take account and purge things that take us away from God's love and path while embracing a deeper spiritual life to draw close to the Lord.  Jesus in the Gospel also challenges us not to be stumbling blocks or obstacles for others drawing them away from the path of eternal life.  This Gospel gives us lots to think about!!

Fr. John continues this message series reminding us that to go God's way we must seek to serve, sacrifice and be last. There are graces and blessings not being caught up seeking to be first in line or sports champions!! We have to see the bigger picture and include everyone!

Fr. John begins this new message series reflecting on the choices we make each day. Will we follow God's way of discipleship or MY WAY like Frank Sinatra's song? What will help us along the path of faithfulness?

Jesus in the Gospel this weekend teaches us that if we want to be the greatest, we must be last of all and servant of all.  This is not what the world teaches us and yet the Gospel always calls us not to think about ourselves but to think about others.  We must love Christ by loving others through humility, service and sacrifice.  When we embrace this Gospel path our lives are truly transformed and filled with grace.  Are you ready?

Jesus asks the disciples---WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?  Our answer to this question will help us see God's view of our lives and the world in addition to our willingness to take up our crosses and follow Him.  Who is Christ to each of us?  A friend? Distant relative or Master, Teacher and Messiah?  Listen to find out more!

Jesus in the gospel this Sunday heals a deaf and mute man---opening up his ears and freeing is tongue to proclaim the Good News.  What areas of our lives need healing and being opened up?  This healing and transformation will mean change for us---are we ready to trust the Lord and follow Him?

This is one from a few years ago during the pandemic that is being posted to Fr. John's new podcast host site.

Fr. John interviews Fr. Patrick Beneteau, an amazing young pastor who has learned to adapt and serve his parish communities using technology as a way to stabilize, feed and spread the Good News for and with his parishioners.  Fr. Patrick along with the priests he works with have a YouTube cooking show!!  Watch this wonderful episode of FAITH & WORKS to be inspired during this challenging time of the pandemic and see hope and faith grow!

Mary Catherine Bishop (at the time at St. George Parish, London) interviews those involved in the RETROUVAILLE ministry in the Diocese of London.

Jesus seeks to transform our hearts from within with His love and grace.  This transformation allows us to share His Gospel in new and creative ways in a world that has greatly changed. May we have the courage to have the Good News at the heart of our faith and not simply external traditions.

Fr. John continues a podcast series that started at St. George Parish in London a few years ago (the first 24 episodes).  He begins the series again with the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  Fr. John and Ali Chinnick interview Pete & Mary Foley who were participants on THE CHOSEN small group series Season One.  Listen and see what an amazing experience it truly was for them!!