Brothers and sisters in Christ, Well, the first phase of my journey is nearing its end. I’ve been writing these blog posts for 4 years. As I have said, they had a two-fold purpose. One was to keep you all informed as to what formation for the permanent diaconate entails. The other was a sort…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I’m writing to you from the Queen City, Regina! It has been 13 years since I was last in this city…when I pulled in, I didn’t recognize anything. However, once I got downtown, the many hours I spent patroling the streets while I was training to become a member of…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, Well, I guess I should be more grateful as I stare out the window at the rain. Rain! Finally. I’m not sure if anyone read the article recently, but Edmonton has broken the record for the number of sub zero days in a row. 167. So, I shall stop complaining…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, Wow, how beautiful has the weather been! I have that wariness, born of a few winters in Canada, of Mother Nature’s last laugh. The East Coast is getting battered by a terrible storm right now, so I don’t want to let my guard down. But it has been oh so…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, Happy Shrove Tuesday! Finally, some nice weather! I know that it has been a common discussion topic this winter, but man oh man has it been cold! I am glad to hear the stories of those who escape the winter for a week or two and head someplace warm! Tomorrow…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I hope everyone is staying warm on this chilly January day! I’m sure we have hit our quota of -30 degree days, so hopefully warmer weather will return! I was recently speaking with my brother candidate for the diaconate, Mitch, and he was working up in the north in -40…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings from Cold Lake! Last month I was on reading week, and this month I snuck home for a couple of days in between exams. I just finished attending Mass here at Assumption, and its so good to be home! I hope everyone has a most blessed Advent and Merry…

Brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings from Cold Lake! It is exciting to be able to write that vs greeting you from Edmonton. I’m currently on my “Reading Week” break. For some schools, this is a nice mid-term vacation. For others, it’s a week of studies and homework. Unfortunately I’m in the latter group, so…