Joy, peace, fun, celebration, family… these are the usual kinds of things we hear about during Christmas. But nobody talks about sacrifice. I mean, why would you? That’s a mood killer. But I would suggest that far from anything negative, sacrifice is what we all long for, what we’re made for… sacrifice is the missing piece of the puzzle to understanding what we haven’t been able to put into words about Christmas, and certainly what God is telling us about Christmas. Take a listen to this year’s Christmas homily to hear more.
I am happily a priest of Diocese of London, Ontario, as of April 25, 2015! Hooray!!!
Some people are afraid to ask clergy questions sometimes, because they are worried about "what he'll think of me". I am happy to engage in any discussions you might want to have with me about the faith, and trust me, I have heard and probably even lived many of the crazy stories people might share and am not seeking to look down on you, but to help lift you up, wherever you are, to whatever degree you are willing to go. It's about you, and your relationship with God. That is what is most important to me. Since the Lord loves you without qualification, I try to impart the same courtesy.
