Here are several blog posts, each as a hot link to my various blog pages. They are listed under the following topic headings: About the Blogger, Abortion, Abuse, Addictions, Adolescent Insecurity, Community Life, Ecumenism & Evangelization, Euthanasia & Palliative Care, Faith & God, Family Life, Human Development, Jesus' Great Commission, LIfe & Death, Marriage Issues, Marriage & Sex, Mary Mother, Morality, Prayer & Word of God, Vocation & Discipleship, Workers & Volunteers
Please note that many of these links have probably changed and are changing all the time... you may have to do a fresh search on each of these linked topics.
About the Blogger - Fr. Gilles A. Surprenant
Saturday, June 12, 2004
"Don't be dismayed by opposition, criticism, or ridicule. Pray. Look to the Lord for your strength." A lesson from Ronald Reagan.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Jesus opens the hearts of people to his priests: "I am the Alpha and the Omega."
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
"Were not our hearts burning within us?" Fr. Gilles' theme
Jesus opens the hearts of people to his priests: "I am the Alpha and the Omega."
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
"Were not our hearts burning within us?" Fr. Gilles' theme
At the end of my time at St. Thomas à Becket I was asked how I managed, during my years in parish ministry, all the changes and unexpected challenges. I spontaneously replied that it was like surfing... Jesus is the "wave" carrying us and I hold onto the surf board for dear life. Marica Purisima, a young artist, created the above graphic. She now lives and works in Vancouver B.C.
Abortion VS Mentoring
At the end of my time at St. Thomas à Becket I was asked how I managed, during my years in parish ministry, all the changes and unexpected challenges. I spontaneously replied that it was like surfing... Jesus is the "wave" carrying us and I hold onto the surf board for dear life. Marica Purisima, a young artist, created the above graphic. She now lives and works in Vancouver B.C.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Tuesday, June 04, 2019Abortion - how has it come to this?
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Value of life - harm of abortion - what to do?
Thursday, November 15, 2018
THE EFFECTS OF INDUCED ABORTION ON THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND RELATIONAL HEALTH OF WOMEN (AND MEN?)
Pope Francis: Abortion is like hiring a hitman
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
So, abortion doesn't harm women's mental health? The stats disagree By Adelaide Mena
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Abortion linked to mental health problems down the road, study finds
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Abortion cannot resolve pregnancy after rape See "Hush" - The HUSH documentary is a multiple award-winning film which explores the impact of abortion on women's health.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Lifelong Effects of Abortion on Men – A Robbed Manhood…
Monday, June 15, 2009
Early Christians and Abortion Commentary by David W. T. Brattston
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Where is Jesus in the midst of the Church's sex abuse crisis?
Monday, November 20, 2017
Understanding, compassion, help, and support for victims and survivors of sexual abuse - two articles
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Who will defend the innocence of our children? What about women, men, and the elderly in their dignity? The gift of human sexuality?
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS - 8 varied sources and perspectives on the rapidly evolving situation of children overlooked, neglected, or suffering
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
3 Articles on Measures to Be Taken for Catholics to Recover from Sexual Abuse Scandal in Church
Monday, September 28, 2015
Francis meets with the victims of sexual abuse: perpetrators will be held accountable
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Sexual abuse is a wound in the side of the Church until every survivor has found personal healing
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
There is More Sexual Abuse in The Protestant Churches Than Catholic
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Sexual abuse 2 - is eroticization gone awry?
Friday, January 17, 2014
Sexual abuse 1 - by clergy the tip of the iceberg
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Sexual abuse - let's make room for the truth, all of it and avoid misdirected anger or rage
Monday, January 22, 2007
10 Myths about Priestly Pedophilia – Crisis Magazine
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Online helps to become free of sexual addiction and recover our original innocence which is God's gift to human beings (If a link or service is out of date or has been updated, you may have to make a new search to that service or website.)
Thursday, August 15, 2019
HEALTH & SEXUAL RECOVERY TO CHASTITY - For a full and unfettered outlook on human life, sexuality, & happiness, for the sake of meaning, purpose, and direction freely given to one's life
Abortion cannot resolve pregnancy after rape See "Hush" - The HUSH documentary is a multiple award-winning film which explores the impact of abortion on women's health.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Lifelong Effects of Abortion on Men – A Robbed Manhood…
Monday, June 15, 2009
Early Christians and Abortion Commentary by David W. T. Brattston
Thursday, March 23, 2006
BAPTISM OF THE UNBORN
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
ABORTION - A MARCH OF DIMES PRIMER The A-Z of Eugenic Killing By Randy Engel
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
ABORTION - A MARCH OF DIMES PRIMER The A-Z of Eugenic Killing By Randy Engel
Abuse, Sanctions, and Protection of the Vulnerable
Where is Jesus in the midst of the Church's sex abuse crisis?
Monday, November 20, 2017
Understanding, compassion, help, and support for victims and survivors of sexual abuse - two articles
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Who will defend the innocence of our children? What about women, men, and the elderly in their dignity? The gift of human sexuality?
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS - 8 varied sources and perspectives on the rapidly evolving situation of children overlooked, neglected, or suffering
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
3 Articles on Measures to Be Taken for Catholics to Recover from Sexual Abuse Scandal in Church
Monday, September 28, 2015
Francis meets with the victims of sexual abuse: perpetrators will be held accountable
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Sexual abuse is a wound in the side of the Church until every survivor has found personal healing
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
There is More Sexual Abuse in The Protestant Churches Than Catholic
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Sexual abuse 2 - is eroticization gone awry?
Friday, January 17, 2014
Sexual abuse 1 - by clergy the tip of the iceberg
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Sexual abuse - let's make room for the truth, all of it and avoid misdirected anger or rage
Monday, January 22, 2007
10 Myths about Priestly Pedophilia – Crisis Magazine
Addictions, Pornography, & Various Helps
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Sexuality - Aging Depression & Spirituality, Family Stress Test, More Sex No Cure, NFP Not Always Building, Porn Addiction Helps, Porn Is a Drug, Psyche & Spirit Treat Both, Sexual Street Harrassment, Suicide GuideSunday, September 29, 2019
Online helps to become free of sexual addiction and recover our original innocence which is God's gift to human beings (If a link or service is out of date or has been updated, you may have to make a new search to that service or website.)
Thursday, August 15, 2019
HEALTH & SEXUAL RECOVERY TO CHASTITY - For a full and unfettered outlook on human life, sexuality, & happiness, for the sake of meaning, purpose, and direction freely given to one's life
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
PORNOGRAPHY - The destructiveness of Porn - Recovery from Porn Addiction
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Sexual Addiction - You probably can't get free on your own, but there is help - six articles
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Why are some of our beautiful youth killing themselves or turning violent? We can do a lot!
Monday, July 22, 2019
DRESSING MODESTLY - For comfort, dignity, and humility, with respect for others VS to attract attention, provoke, and seduce
Saturday, March 02, 2019
Homophobia Schmobophobia
PORNOGRAPHY - The destructiveness of Porn - Recovery from Porn Addiction
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Sexual Addiction - You probably can't get free on your own, but there is help - six articles
Adolescent Insecurity, Gender Confusion, & Challenges
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Why are some of our beautiful youth killing themselves or turning violent? We can do a lot!
Monday, July 22, 2019
DRESSING MODESTLY - For comfort, dignity, and humility, with respect for others VS to attract attention, provoke, and seduce
Saturday, March 02, 2019
Homophobia Schmobophobia
Community Life, Love, & Caring for Those in Need
Thursday, January 21, 2021
A Catholic wants to come back to the Church... Where do you begin?
A Catholic wants to come back to the Church... Where do you begin?
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Authority and Service in the Roman Catholic Church
Ecumenism, Evangelization, and Contemporary Culture
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
How to live in communion with God the Father in the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ the Lord
Saturday, May 14, 2016
3 Ways to develop a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit - by Dave Van Vickle
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Christian Disciplines for Roman Catholics by Fr. Thomas Ryan C.S.P. - in every dimension of our lives we develop skills through training and practice = for more abundant living
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Seven Deadly Sins and their Remedies - by Father Thomas Kocik
Saturday, February 13, 2016
ALL WILL BE WELL, WON’T IT?
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
Christian Remembrance of Yom HaShoah, by Rabbi Leigh Lerner - St. Luke, DDO QC
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Yes to palliative care available to all, but no to euthanasia under the name "medical aid in dying"
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017
EUTHANASIA - Various issues on death & dying, suffering, the meaning of life, & palliative care
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Life is a gift - power over life and death belongs to the Creator alone
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
God likes to be found in silence - simple instructions to help you "pray" in "silence"....
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Developing Christian Disciplines / Life Skills as Roman Catholics
Saturday, November 14, 2020
GOD DOUBTS, TROUBLES, STRUGGLES, PRAYER & FAQ
Saturday, November 14, 2020
GOD DOUBTS, TROUBLES, STRUGGLES, PRAYER & FAQ
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Communing with God in our everyday life
Friday, January 24, 2020
God's plan to bring us into abundance of life
Where Love Is, God Is. On the 1st World Day of the Poor a poor man became a blessing to all who met him in the church.
Friday, November 03, 2017
Understanding and discernment and LOVE versus LAW - coming to understand the "ways of the Lord"
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Are Christians to Observe the Sabbath or the Lord's Day? Saturday or Sunday?
Saturday, February 04, 2017
How do we discern God's calling in our daily lives? Q & A - Wanting to "be special" versus giving meaning and purpose to our lives.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Christian Disciplines for Roman Catholics - in every dimension of our lives we develop skills through training and practice = for more abundant living
Saturday, December 31, 2011Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Christian Disciplines for Roman Catholics by Fr. Thomas Ryan C.S.P. - in every dimension of our lives we develop skills through training and practice = for more abundant living
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Seven Deadly Sins and their Remedies - by Father Thomas Kocik
Saturday, February 13, 2016
ALL WILL BE WELL, WON’T IT?
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
Christian Remembrance of Yom HaShoah, by Rabbi Leigh Lerner - St. Luke, DDO QC
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006
The One Church of Jesus Coming - By Fr. Thomas Ryan, C.S.P. in "A Survival Guide For Ecumenically Minded Christians"
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Is the Bible True or Not? - Wilderness Reflections – 5 – Meaning and Purpose of Life
Harry Potter? What Does God Have To Say?
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2001
The Origin Of The False Doctrine Of Sola Scriptura... Driving The Last Nail In The Coffin of Sola Scriptura. Written by Bob Stanley, May 1, 1999. Updated on June 24, 2001
The One Church of Jesus Coming - By Fr. Thomas Ryan, C.S.P. in "A Survival Guide For Ecumenically Minded Christians"
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2003
Astrologers Fail To Predict Proof They Are Wrong By Robert Matthews of The Telegraph - London UK - August 17, 2003WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Is the Bible True or Not? - Wilderness Reflections – 5 – Meaning and Purpose of Life
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2002
Annual Table of World Religions, 1900-2025 by David B. Barrett and Todd M. Johnson, Jan. 1, 2002
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2001Annual Table of World Religions, 1900-2025 by David B. Barrett and Todd M. Johnson, Jan. 1, 2002
Harry Potter? What Does God Have To Say?
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2001
The Origin Of The False Doctrine Of Sola Scriptura... Driving The Last Nail In The Coffin of Sola Scriptura. Written by Bob Stanley, May 1, 1999. Updated on June 24, 2001
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001
Is Christian Morality Reasonable? On the Difference Between Secular and Christian Humanism by Martin Rhonheimer
Friday, March 24, 2000
GOD'S PLAN FOR HUMAN LIFE - For full meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in our life.
Is Christian Morality Reasonable? On the Difference Between Secular and Christian Humanism by Martin Rhonheimer
Friday, March 24, 2000
GOD'S PLAN FOR HUMAN LIFE - For full meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in our life.
Euthanasia VS Palliative Care
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Yes to palliative care available to all, but no to euthanasia under the name "medical aid in dying"
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017
EUTHANASIA - Various issues on death & dying, suffering, the meaning of life, & palliative care
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Life is a gift - power over life and death belongs to the Creator alone
Faith - God - Prayer - Questions
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
God likes to be found in silence - simple instructions to help you "pray" in "silence"....
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Developing Christian Disciplines / Life Skills as Roman Catholics
Saturday, November 14, 2020
GOD DOUBTS, TROUBLES, STRUGGLES, PRAYER & FAQ
Saturday, November 14, 2020
GOD DOUBTS, TROUBLES, STRUGGLES, PRAYER & FAQ
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Communing with God in our everyday life
Friday, January 24, 2020
God's plan to bring us into abundance of life
Monday, February 18, 2019
Baptism by water and the Holy Spirit - what difference it makesWednesday, October 24, 2018
Evil, pain, suffering - how can these be God's will for us?
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
We are never far from God... in fact...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Why does God allow us to be tried, tested, and made to suffer?
Sunday, December 10, 2017Evil, pain, suffering - how can these be God's will for us?
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
We are never far from God... in fact...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Why does God allow us to be tried, tested, and made to suffer?
Where Love Is, God Is. On the 1st World Day of the Poor a poor man became a blessing to all who met him in the church.
Friday, November 03, 2017
Understanding and discernment and LOVE versus LAW - coming to understand the "ways of the Lord"
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Are Christians to Observe the Sabbath or the Lord's Day? Saturday or Sunday?
Saturday, February 04, 2017
How do we discern God's calling in our daily lives? Q & A - Wanting to "be special" versus giving meaning and purpose to our lives.
Christian Disciplines for Roman Catholics - in every dimension of our lives we develop skills through training and practice = for more abundant living
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Struggles, worries, fears - human beings face to face with God - managing our time, talent, & treasure
Saturday, January 09, 2016
Why do we feel close to God and then feel like it's all gone?
Struggles, worries, fears - human beings face to face with God - managing our time, talent, & treasure
Saturday, January 09, 2016
Why do we feel close to God and then feel like it's all gone?
Monday, January 26, 2015
You are Unique - God has a mission for youPRAYER - Fr Ron Rolheiser on Prayer - 4 part series
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Our Sacred History - God acts deep in our soul. "Look deeper in children and help them to hear God's voice, to notice and respond to his attraction."
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Family Life, Parenting, & Family Issues
Queenship of Mary, Mother of God - August 22nd, 2024 - What do we do in the face of many personal trials and troubles and of all the evil in the world?
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
How can we help our parents, especially when they grow old, as they suffer - and we suffer - because of their faults?
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Christian Prayer – How to Pray Alone, as a Married Couple, and as a Family. For busy parents with young children – the simple approach to prayer
Saturday, April 16, 2022
"Mommy, Daddy. Please, talk to me about love." Parents' affective and sexual formation of their children.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
BEGINNERS' PAGE - How to approach God.... How to pray.... For the full development of the COUPLE in Marriage and for the VITALITY of FAMILY LIFE
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
PARENTING - Affective & Sexuality Formation, Couple & Parent Daily Devotions, Introducing children to Jesus, Rules of Life, Teen Speak, Training of Children
Saturday, May 23, 2020
FAMILY - Blessing, Conscience, Forgiveness, Immortal Soul, Mass, New Age
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
FAMILY LIFE - children, development, culture war, digital age, family life, handicaps, home liturgy, the Lord's Day, love, media, sabbath, world peace
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Family & Parenting - Guided by the Architect's plans, parents form their children to understand and manage their affections and human sexuality
Sunday, December 15, 2019
A family activity: Reading Pope Francis' Letter "On the Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene"
Monday, June 18, 2018
PARENTING - Bullying, Christian Family Good News, Elderly Adolescents, Elders a Blessing, Miracle Mile Run, Shape Your Child, Teach Your Child, What's Wrong with Video Games?
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Elderly parents - impatience or loving interest?
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Fathers - You are vital; Males - Be Men before God!
Monday, April 24, 2017
“Please, talk to me about love, Mommy, Daddy.” Children can best receive formation in their affections and human sexuality from their parents.
Friday, November 07, 2014
Family Prayer - challenge and blessing
Friday, November 07, 2014
Family and Couple Prayer - challenge and blessing
Friday, December 30, 2011
THE LORD’S DAY REST IN A R.C. FAMILY – PREPARING THE LORD’S DAY TOGETHER
Human Development, Personal Growth, & Health
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Christian Disciplines and Life Skills for Roman Catholics
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The wonder of our vital human strengths
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Health Tips - Warm-ups and Stretches
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Emotions connect us - they are at times troublesome but they add colour to life
Sunday, August 05, 2018
To tattoo or not... I feel incomplete....
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Not every human relation or attraction need be sexual
Friday, April 27, 2018
How easily we misunderstand one another as well as life situations
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Preparation for Confession - the Sacrament of Reconciliation - for ongoing conversion for Jesus
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Sadness - 5 remedies any human being can implement
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Health Tips - Sleep Revolution - Hearing or Deaf? - Fruit Nut Bread - Aging Physical Activity - Skunk Stink Solution - Insects & Animal Pests
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Health Tips - Steps to Better Nutrition - Pour une Meilleure Nutrition
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Energy Budget - How to Manage Yours Each Day
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
About what goes on in the human soul - take care not to try to meddle in the souls of others.
Jesus' great commission: "Go and make disciples."
Monday, June 19, 2023
Jesus sends us out to "make disciples".... In the face of the world as it now is, how exactly do we do that?
Friday, November 23, 2018
The Lord's Day Rest versus Work
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
On a Mission... Together!
Friday, August 17, 2018
"The gates of hell shall not prevail against it (my Church)" said Jesus to Peter
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Keeping Holy the Lord's Day
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Love seeks the truth and truth loves deeply: Jesus and tax collectors
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001
BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN COURSE - NOTES FOR A TALK AT CHURCH PRESENTATIONS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2001
CARRYING ECCLESIAL DISPRIVILEGE By Ron Rolheiser, OMI - January 21, 2001
Jesus sends us out to "make disciples".... In the face of the world as it now is, how exactly do we do that?
Friday, November 23, 2018
The Lord's Day Rest versus Work
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
On a Mission... Together!
Friday, August 17, 2018
"The gates of hell shall not prevail against it (my Church)" said Jesus to Peter
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Keeping Holy the Lord's Day
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Love seeks the truth and truth loves deeply: Jesus and tax collectors
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001
BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN COURSE - NOTES FOR A TALK AT CHURCH PRESENTATIONS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2001
CARRYING ECCLESIAL DISPRIVILEGE By Ron Rolheiser, OMI - January 21, 2001
Life and Death, Time and Eternity
Saturday, January 20, 2024
When we die... what happens to us then? Why do we pray for the dead?
Saturday, April 04, 2020
A Catholic view of life and death inside a worldwide pandemic
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
Where the hell is God? By Richard Leonard SJ
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
Karma vs Eternity – Responsibility, Salvation, & the Communion of Saints
Marriage & Couple Issues
When we die... what happens to us then? Why do we pray for the dead?
Saturday, April 04, 2020
A Catholic view of life and death inside a worldwide pandemic
Saturday, May 11, 2024
"I worry that my husband may leave me." OR "I am troubled that my wife no longer loves me." What light is there to dispell our darkness from the Wisdom of God revealed in his Eternal Word?Thursday, January 12, 2023
Developing an Attitude of Service
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Man and Woman in their "couple identity" have a crying need for "couple time". Each also needs from the other approval and support in their own "QUEST"... Ramblings of a celibate.
Monday, March 15, 2021
Response of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to a doubt regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex
Friday, December 13, 2019
MARRIAGE - Annulments, Crisis, Deadly Sins Remedies, Divorce Recovery, Human Condition, Love, Respect, Sabbath/Sunday Rest, Stress
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Marriage - Control Healing Trust, Love Matters, Marriage Joy, Mutual Love, Tips, Who Me Pray? Why Marriage Matters
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
What about Marriage of a Roman Catholic with a Muslim?
Monday, February 20, 2017
Controversy and confusion over Pope Francis & "Amoris Laetitia" Part 2 - In more personal situations we need to show more compassion, wisdom, understanding, and counsel.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Controversy and confusion over Pope Francis & "Amoris Laetitia" Part 1 - Many are uncomfortable with God's mercy and prefer to "lay down the law".
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Sex - Marriage - Divorce - Family - Gender - Why are we in the mess we're in?
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Violent marriages: A woman's quest to help synod bishops grasp the issue
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Husbands are the best people to share secrets with. They'll never tell anyone, because they aren't even listening. OR Further insight into how we are different.
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
What does it mean to really forgive someone?
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Catholic Survival Guide in a Troubled Marriage
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Deceived, betrayed, cheated, what do I do now?
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Why are apparently good men leaving their wives and children - when it's not women leaving their husbands and children?
Marriage, Sex, & Married Life
Friday, November 26, 2021
Marriage or celibacy? What is better, healthier, more likely to lead to happiness: a life with sex or a life without sex? What about contentment versus loneliness? Does human life have a universal purpose and meaning?
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Beyond sex politics is God's unconditional love for every human being. Until we learn and accept to love as God loves, we suffer and cause suffering, but God kindly remains with us in it.
Saturday, March 6, 2021Beyond sex politics is God's unconditional love for every human being. Until we learn and accept to love as God loves, we suffer and cause suffering, but God kindly remains with us in it.
THE CREATOR'S DESIGN FOR OUR LIFE & HAPPINESS - God has revealed his Plan for us to be able to give meaning & purpose to our lives and in this way to find fulfillment
Thursday, February 11, 2021
"Mommy, Daddy. Please talk to me about love." Parents need to be the first to provide their children with affective formation and sexual education.
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Human sexuality - gift of God which, used otherwise skews our vision, but used in accord with His plan, calibrates our vision to blessedness
Sunday, January 26, 2020
babies bébés - Where do babies come from? D'où viennent les bébés?
Sunday, December 8, 2019
LIFE - The Promotion of Life - The Marvel of Conception - The Protection of the Vulnerable
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
HUMAN RESISTANCE TO GOD'S PLAN & PRINCIPLES - God's motives are entirely selfless and motivated exclusively for our highest good here on Earth and in eternitySunday, February 17, 2019
HUMAN FERTILITY - Planning VS Suppression
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Marriage - Control Healing Trust, Love Matters, Marriage Joy, Mutual Love, Tips, Who Me Pray? Why Marriage Matters
Friday, December 7, 2018
Marriage - Jesus Has a New Paradigm for Life and He Went to a Lot of Trouble to Bring It to Humanity - the old paradigms don't work... look around you....
Friday, February 3, 2017
Human Sexuality, Marriage, & the Common Good - Rights of Adults, of Children, and of Society....
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Eroticization and the unique developmental process of human persons - part 2 with conclusion
Human Sexuality, Marriage, & the Common Good - Rights of Adults, of Children, and of Society....
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Eroticization and the unique developmental process of human persons - part 2 with conclusion
Friday, September 09, 2016
Eroticization and the unique developmental process of human persons - part 2 continuation
Eroticization and the unique developmental process of human persons - part 2 continuation
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Sexuality makes us capable of tenderness but sex is for husband and wife. Nurture helps children embrace their gender identity.
Friday, February 24, 2023
HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Rosary Mysteries - 4 Traditional Sets of Mysteries + 3 "New" Sets of Mysteries - in the saving work of the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, revealed to humanity, with the help of his Mother Mary, as the One Saviour of the world.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
"Hail Mary, full of grace, the LORD IS WITH THEE..."
Friday, July 16, 2021
Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16th, 2021 - A sweet and encouraging "face" of Mary, Mother of Jesus Son of God, Mother of the Church and Help of Christians / Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel - une ancienne tradition et dévotion
Sunday, September 30, 2018
New Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary - by Fr. Gilles A. Surprenant - August 2018 at MHA
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, November 07, 2022
What are the acceptable and sinless signs of affection in a relationship? ( Kisses, hugs, touch.....)
Sunday, November 06, 2022
A young woman or young man asks: "How can we conduct ourselves in such a way as to have a chaste relationship before God?"
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Mercy or “The Law” – God or Man?
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Human sexuality - gift of God which, used otherwise skews our vision, but used in accord with His plan, calibrates our vision to blessedness
Friday, November 03, 2017
Understanding and discernment as well as LOVE versus LAW - coming to understand the "ways of the Lord"
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Abstinence Education Works, Condoms Don’t: New Teen Pregnancy Data
Friday, May 20, 2016
Eroticization and the unique developmental process of human persons - part 1
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Reducing Sexual violence in schools - Written submission from the Family Education Trust
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Seven Deadly Sins and their Remedies - by Father Thomas Kocik
- at https://onepeterfive.com/seven-deadly-sins-remedies/
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Human freedom is not about sex but the nature of love - God calls us to live in the truth while at the same time practicing mercy.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015
Men and women are complementary – but what does that look like in practice? By Hillary Mast
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
True dialogue on moral issues for developing public policy in a democracy like Canada
Monday, January 26, 2015
Is truth opposed to compassion?
Thursday, March 6, 2014
A Brief History (but a fairly long article) of Modesty by Abigail Williams - 2014
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Fighting for Purity - Mentors for Men in the Saints
Monday, July 6, 2009
MOD - Modern or Modest? - by Flavia Fernandes - Mumbai, July 2009
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Modesty in the Culture of Shamelessness - by Michael O'Brien - October 8, 2008
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
What happens if we harbor anger too long? God helps us learn to understand and manage our emotions and their energy.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Anger can actually become a moment of intimacy with God
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Modest Dress at Mass What I Wish I Had Known by Karen Lynn Ford - August 27, 2005
Tuesday, October 7, 2003
SCREAMING FLESH - by Jayme-Dawn Kryskow - October 2003
Sexuality makes us capable of tenderness but sex is for husband and wife. Nurture helps children embrace their gender identity.
Mary, Our Blessed Mother, Mother of the Church
Friday, February 24, 2023
HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Rosary Mysteries - 4 Traditional Sets of Mysteries + 3 "New" Sets of Mysteries - in the saving work of the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, revealed to humanity, with the help of his Mother Mary, as the One Saviour of the world.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
"Hail Mary, full of grace, the LORD IS WITH THEE..."
Friday, July 16, 2021
Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16th, 2021 - A sweet and encouraging "face" of Mary, Mother of Jesus Son of God, Mother of the Church and Help of Christians / Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel - une ancienne tradition et dévotion
Sunday, September 30, 2018
New Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary - by Fr. Gilles A. Surprenant - August 2018 at MHA
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Morality: the Law VS Love, Chastity, & the Law of the Gift
Monday, November 07, 2022
What are the acceptable and sinless signs of affection in a relationship? ( Kisses, hugs, touch.....)
Sunday, November 06, 2022
A young woman or young man asks: "How can we conduct ourselves in such a way as to have a chaste relationship before God?"
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Mercy or “The Law” – God or Man?
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Human sexuality - gift of God which, used otherwise skews our vision, but used in accord with His plan, calibrates our vision to blessedness
Friday, November 03, 2017
Understanding and discernment as well as LOVE versus LAW - coming to understand the "ways of the Lord"
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Abstinence Education Works, Condoms Don’t: New Teen Pregnancy Data
Friday, May 20, 2016
Eroticization and the unique developmental process of human persons - part 1
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Reducing Sexual violence in schools - Written submission from the Family Education Trust
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Seven Deadly Sins and their Remedies - by Father Thomas Kocik
- at https://onepeterfive.com/seven-deadly-sins-remedies/
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Human freedom is not about sex but the nature of love - God calls us to live in the truth while at the same time practicing mercy.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015
Men and women are complementary – but what does that look like in practice? By Hillary Mast
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
True dialogue on moral issues for developing public policy in a democracy like Canada
Monday, January 26, 2015
Is truth opposed to compassion?
Thursday, March 6, 2014
A Brief History (but a fairly long article) of Modesty by Abigail Williams - 2014
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Fighting for Purity - Mentors for Men in the Saints
Monday, July 6, 2009
MOD - Modern or Modest? - by Flavia Fernandes - Mumbai, July 2009
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Modesty in the Culture of Shamelessness - by Michael O'Brien - October 8, 2008
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
What happens if we harbor anger too long? God helps us learn to understand and manage our emotions and their energy.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Anger can actually become a moment of intimacy with God
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Modest Dress at Mass What I Wish I Had Known by Karen Lynn Ford - August 27, 2005
Tuesday, October 7, 2003
SCREAMING FLESH - by Jayme-Dawn Kryskow - October 2003
Prayer - Word of God
Christian Prayer – God’s Sacred History with Me
Saturday, September 03, 2022
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Good Catholic Bibles - Why RC vs Protestant Bibles? - Prayers for reading the Bible
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Christian Prayer – How to Pray as a Married Couple, that is, with your spouse
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Praying - What is that? 👉 An analogy for praying... communicating with God the Creator of the Universe
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
DETAILED FAMILY GUIDE – HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY – CONTEMPLATING JESUS WITH MARY
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY – BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Christian Prayer – How to Pray Alone
Friday, October 13, 2017
Praying with Statues & Images - Do Catholics Worship Statues? - Catholic Answers
Friday, October 13, 2017
PRAYING WITH ICONS & STATUES
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
How to live in communion with God the Father in the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ the Lord
Saturday, May 14, 2016
3 Ways to develop a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit - by Dave Van Vickle - May 12, 2016
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
On the Lord's Prayer by Saint Cyprian
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Christian Prayer – How to Pray as a Family
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
The great adventure of going from absence to living presence and what God has to do with us in it all - by Hubert de Maigret
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Praying with Sacred Scripture – the Living Word of God – is a path of love
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Saint Augustine's Letter to Proba on Prayer
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
C.S. Lewis' Most Important Discovery - Why God Is Not Vain to Seek Praise
Saint Augustine's Letter to Proba on Prayer
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
C.S. Lewis' Most Important Discovery - Why God Is Not Vain to Seek Praise
Vocation & Discipleship Attitudes, Disciplines, and Helps
Friday, June 7, 2024Seminar / Workshop on God - "Introduction to Prayer" - Marriage Preparation Course "From This Day Forward" - Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at St. Patrick Basilica Parish - Marriage is a great adventure for LIFE! Workshop Seminar 08.1
Thursday, January 12, 2023
LINKS : GOD - LIFE - MARRIAGE - FAMILY - GOD
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Marriage Bibliography – Some Good Reading
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Developing an Attitude of Service
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
REFLECTION - Making the End Glorious
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Note to Engaged Couples on Prayer from Father Gilles Surprenant, priest of Montreal & Animator of the Workshop / Seminar “Introduction to Prayer”
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Even children are impelled by the Holy Spirit to go out with Jesus as missionary disciples
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Catholic Christian Couple & Parent Spirituality Moments for Daily Catholic Christian Devotions All Day Long
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Simple Faith & Spirituality Ideas for Daily Catholic Christian Devotions
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Prayer... what is that?
Saturday, November 14, 2020
ENDING THE DAY WELL & STARTING THE DAY WELL
Friday, November 13, 2020
Indiana Jones' "Last Crusade" 👉 an analogy of the Christian life
Friday, November 13, 2020
Letter to Engaged Couples
Saturday, February 15, 2020
The pain of not being able to find a priest
Saturday, November 17, 2018
CHURCH - Jesus is Lord, Son of God, the One Saviour of the World - He calls all who hear to come to Him, to become his Disciples, and He sends them out into the world as his Missionaries
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Living and praying as Jesus did
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Christians still suffer, but with hope in God - 4 ways to better endure intense pain of loss & separation
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Pope Francis' 10 Tips for a Happier Life
Friday, March 21, 2014
God guides us through the storm of life and temptations by Satan and his demons
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Fighting for Purity - Mentors for Men in the Saints
Friday, July 02, 2010
To genuflect and bow or not to genuflect and bow
Saturday, April 10, 2010
When friends feel they are losing their faith....
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
Betting on the Afterlife By Msgr. Fred Dolan, Opus Dei - April 1st, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Lord purify my heart to look upon all my sisters with pure, life-giving eyes! O may beautiful Spring not afflict us yet again with the perennial "parade of the flesh"....
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Jesus, Christians, intimacy, and you - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (mini series)
Thursday, September 08, 2005
God is calling you. Does your heart hear? Seeing love return in the eyes of one we have loved - this is the joy of priesthood and parenthood.
Worker & Volunteer Development & Formation
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Bill of Rights for Church Workers
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Bill of Rights for Church Volunteers
Bill of Rights for Church Workers
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Bill of Rights for Church Volunteers
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