You are a Royal Priesthood
In the daily Bible study work that I am presently engaged in, (sign up here) the focus is on the First Letter of St. Peter. At the present time we are working ...
Author: Fr. Peter
The Danger of Discussion
More and more we see that discussions, any debate will soon end in some sort or rant or disagreement. Watching the TV “news” programs, one wonders how anyone c...
The Gaelic Flag of Cape Breton
Traveling around Cape Breton Nova Scotia you just might a blue flag with a white design on it flying. It is the Blue Gaelic Community Flag and it was approved ...
The Promise of a New Life
It is difficult, I would assume, for most Americans to truly understand the immigrant experience. It is easy for us, in our well-appointed homes with all of ou...
Three Great Facts of the Christian Life
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have b...
Pastors and Social Media
I am always on the hunt for tools for my pastoral tool bag and I recently stumbled upon one that is just amazing. The Pro Church Tools Podcast “brings together...
The Boston Donkey
If you find yourself in Boston and looking for something to do, I highly recommend taking a Boston by Foot Tour. On July 4th, I was part of the Freedom Trail T...
The War Against the Flesh
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And t...
3 Characteristics of the Church
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church ...
What Motivates Your Life?
In a previous essay I spent some time with the subject of the purpose of our being. I turned to the book by Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, to pull out s...