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March 23, 2018

St. John's Bible illuminates the Word of God

The St. John’s Bible onstage at Kitchener’s Centre in the Square as the Grand Philharmonic Choir performed Handel’s Messiah.

Kids like picture books. So why should children’s Bibles be any different?

Published in Arts News
July 5, 2017

Faith: Word of God is the seed of life

Faith: Word of God is the seed of life

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 16 (Year A) Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23

The Word of God is a dynamic and creative expression of the divine will, at work at every moment and in every place. It is not confined to the borders of the Church, nor can it be controlled by human beings. Its work is healing, guiding, inspiring and drawing all humanity back to its divine source.

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
March 6, 2017

Pope Francis: Do you read the Bible as often as you check your phone?

Pope Francis arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 1.

VATICAN CITY – On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis said if we want to fight against the temptation of sin, we must be familiar with the Word of God – treating the Bible more like how we treat our cellphone.

Published in Faith
June 29, 2016

Full text from Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Homily

Pope Francis leaves in procession after celebrating Mass with new archbishops from around the world in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29.

In his homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis focused on the themes of “closing” and “opening” in the lives of the two patrons of Rome.

Published in Reflections
June 23, 2016

Mercy is the path we need to choose

Fr. Scott Lewis discusses the spiritual path of of loving one's neighbour and showing mercy.

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 10 (Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Psalm 69; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37)

People love to make the simplest things unbelievably complicated. Perhaps there is a fear that if something is clear and easy to understand it must be superficial or lacking in authenticity. This is certainly the case with how we should live and conduct ourselves.  

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis