God’s heart overflows with love and longing for all. His great compassion compelled Him to send Jesus, His Son, into the world to seek and save the lost. Even when mankind turned away, God’s heart kept burning with perfect love. “God so loved the world that he gave his one
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A Prayer for Those We Desire to Have an Encounter with Christ Heavenly Father, I come before you In Jesus’ name and covered with his precious blood lifting up … (name those you pray for). I ask that you touch them with your Holy Spirit. May they come to know
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Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. (Luke 1.5-25) FROM THE DIOCESE Christmas Holiday Schedule The Chancery Office will be closed from Friday, December 22nd at noon to Monday, January 1st, inclusively. It will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd. The staff at the
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The Sunday Mass holds immense importance in the life of the Church. It is on this day that the paschal mystery, which encompasses the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, is celebrated. We gather on Sunday to listen to the word of God and participate in the Eucharist,
Continue readingBlessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (Luke 1.39-47) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 33110 Hwy 17 E., Deep River on Friday, December 15th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Guest speaker: Patrick Sullivan. All are welcome!
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In his book Evangelization, a challenge for the Catholic Church, Fr. Bod Bedard, the founder of the Companions of the Cross, delineates a comprehensive three-step process for effective evangelization: a clear presentation of the Gospel, a personal and conscious decision to embrace it, and subsequent surrender to the Lord, leading
Continue readingJesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 33110 Hwy 17 E., Deep River on Friday, December 15th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Guest speaker: Patrick Sullivan. All are welcome! Prayer for the Future Bishop of our
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Guide for The Missionary Transformation of Parishes (PDF) The goal of this guide is to assist parishes in transforming into missionary communities. It is possible for every Christian community, regardless of size or age, to find a way towards mission. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT WITH YOUR PARISH 1. Make the
Continue readingThe days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) FROM THE DIOCESE Healing Service with Eucharistic Adoration At Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 33110 Hwy 17 E., Deep River on Friday, December 15th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Guest speaker: Patrick Sullivan. All are welcome!
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Divine Encounters: A Practical Guide for Small Evangelization Groups (PDF) This booklet serves as a guide for people who desire launching a small evangelization group. It offers practical steps and insights, enabling them to evangelize effectively and bring about life-changing transformations in the lives of those they welcome in
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