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Sep 28, 2026 · 10:09
We are tenants and stewards---not the owners. This brings us responsbility and relief. May we always offer a rich harvest to the Lord who gives us life!!
Sep 21, 2026 · 10:15
Will we change our ways when we encounter Christ's grace or will be caught up in our own expectations not willing to change for what is right? Jesus calls us to embrace the grace…
Sep 20, 2026 · 16:43
Fr. John continues this fall message series inviting us to seek the Lord while he may be found and place Him in the driver's seat of our lives. God's way needs to be our…
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:08
God calls all of us to work in the vineyard. This happens in different ways and different times. We must always stay focused on our call and mission---and the graces given…
Sep 13, 2026 · 16:40
Fr. John begins a new fall message series reflecting on the need to let Jesus be in the driver seat for our lives. One of the key ways we surrender control and be a co-pilot with…
Sep 7, 2026 · 10:11
How often are we supposed to forgive?? This is the question Peter asks Jesus. The response---always. The gospel this weekend is all about God's mercy towards us and our mercy…
Aug 31, 2026 · 10:26
The gospel this weekend calls us to initiate opportunities for reconciliation seeking to heal hearts and relationships while working together to help build the kingdom. Fr. John…
Aug 30, 2026 · 15:50
Fr. John concludes this summer August message series by inviting us to reflect on the call of disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him. He shares the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 10:06
Jesus challenges the disciples and each of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and to follow Him. The cost is high and the path challenging----but what a life!!! Are we…
Aug 23, 2026 · 15:59
Fr. John continues is the fourth homily of this series reminding all of us that in order to do the impossible---Jesus must be our best friend. We need to give the Lord our hearts…
Aug 19, 2026 · 13:31
Fr. John continues the message series reminding us that God's House is for outsiders and it is the role of parishioners and those who regularly attend Mass to reach out to those…
Aug 17, 2026 · 10:20
Jesus brings the disciples to Cesarea Philipi---a centre of commerce and false gods. In this context he asks the disciples an important question--WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? This…
Aug 10, 2026 · 10:17
The Canaanite woman is persistent and consisten in seeking Christ's mercy for her daughter. This reminds us to be vigilent and persevering in asking what we truly need from the…
Aug 9, 2026 · 18:34
Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on the grace of God's loved that inspired the prophet Elijah in the first reading while Peter walks on water in the gospel. When…
Aug 3, 2026 · 10:03
This weekend Jesus calls Peter to step out of the boat and walk on water towards Him---making the impossible possible can happen when we have the courage to step out of our…
Aug 2, 2026 · 15:57
Fr. John begins this series which reminds us that what seems impossible for us is made possible with and through Christ. God satisfies the depths of the human heart as he leans…
Aug 1, 2026 · 10:00
With Christ, what seems impossible becomes possible. Jesus along with the disciples feed over five thousand people. The Lord multiplies and magnifies our efforts to help grace…
Jul 21, 2026 · 10:09
What do we value the most in our lives? What do we give up to focus and embrace what we most value? Do we pursue Christ in our lives first above all so that He can offer us…
Jul 12, 2026 · 10:07
Jesus teaches in parables about the Kingdom of Heaven and talks about weeds and wheat. The kingdom is not exactly what we think (thank God) and it is messy and challenging to…
Jul 11, 2026 · 9:58
Jesus is the Sower who sows the grace of the Gospel. We hope to be the rich soil ready to receive His grace. Are we truly ready, open and willing to listen to the Lord and change…
Jul 4, 2026 · 10:01
Jesus calls all those who are carrying heavy burdens to come to Him---as he offers rest for our souls. Do we turn to the Lord in need? Can we learn from Christ and offer rest and…
Jun 20, 2026 · 9:49
Jesus calls us to fear no one and to proclaim the Good News from the housetops!! The Lord knows every hair on our head and will respect our choices to embrace Him or reject Him.…
Jun 8, 2026 · 9:59
As we prepare to celebrate the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time---Jesus makes his disciples (students) into Apostles (those who are sent) to share the Good News. We too are called to…
Jun 5, 2026 · 9:57
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ--Corpus Christi!! Do we truly appreciate and understand Jesus in the gift of the Eucharist?…
May 26, 2026 · 10:05
This weekend we celebrate TRINITY SUNDAY and realize that the more we understand our God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit--the more we discover who we are. May we always seek to be…
May 23, 2026 · 10:09
As we celebrate PENTECOST this weekend---we realize that Jesus offers us the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit to bring us peace, perspective and courage to bring healing.,…
May 12, 2026 · 10:20
This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and hear the great commission----the heart of what we are called to be and do as the Church---the Body of Christ. May we…
May 5, 2026 · 9:59
This weekend Jesus shares about the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will guide us to always be close to him. If we love Christ, we will follow His commandments and share the light…
May 2, 2026 · 10:05
Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE. This is the way for us to experience the resurrection here and now. The gospel this weekend reminds us to always abide in Christ as He…
Apr 24, 2026 · 10:09
This weekend we celebrate GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY---a chance to tune into the voice of Christ who is the Good Shepherd who give an abundant life to His sheep. There are a lot of…
Apr 18, 2026 · 10:08
The road to Emmaus teaches us how to share and live the resurrection each day and be disciples in our world today. We accompany, we listen, we share and we witness the love of…
Apr 7, 2026 · 10:01
The gospel this coming weekend calls us on mission to be Christ in the world bringing mercy, compassion, healing and reconciliation. We hope that through our actions, service and…
Apr 4, 2026 · 9:57
Happy Easter!! Jesus is Risen!!! The tomb is empty---how can we live the resurrection today? Listen for some ideas!!
Mar 26, 2026 · 30:25
Fr. John continues this series reflecting on catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis. Fr. John focuses on talks 9/10/11 and shares about true consolation and confirming…
Mar 23, 2026 · 10:02
As we prepare for the Triduum, this weekend Fr. John reflects on the first reading from Isaiah as we celebrate Palm Sunday. We are all called to set our faces and lives like…
Mar 22, 2026 · 18:46
Fr. John continues this Lenten series reflecting on the second chance given to Lazarus after being raised from the dead and St. Francis of Assisi who calls us to always forgive.…
Mar 18, 2026 · 27:07
Fr. John continues this series reflecting on the challenge of desolation and how we can learn and grow from the stuggles of our lives. This is based on the catechesis on…
Mar 18, 2026 · 16:03
Fr. John continues his Lenten message series talking about the man born blind and how Jesus heals us so that we can truly see----and he even talks about former Notre Dame…
Mar 16, 2026 · 10:37
This weekend we see the raising of Lazarus----the last miracle prior to the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus renews our lives, unbinds us and sets us free!! Do we…
Mar 13, 2026 · 10:14
The man born blind can see again----He can see the injustices of the world and can see Jesus as the Son of God---and worships the Lord. The man born blind becomes a messenger of…
Mar 10, 2026 · 19:59
Rebuidling our faith during Lent requires us to apprach things unafraid of being messy----seeking and offering kindness and not limiting God's grace in our lives.
Mar 10, 2026 · 31:39
Fr. John continues this discernment series by reflecting on the need for desire and to re-read the story of our lives if we are going to discern and makeright decisions in our…
Mar 4, 2026 · 30:58
In this second session, Fr. John reflects on catechesis 3 & 4 from Pope Francis reflecting on the need to develop a friendship with Christ and to know ourselves. Both are…
Mar 4, 2026 · 30:39
Fr. John introduces and reflects on the first two sessions of catechesis on disernment that Pope Francis offered as a series during papal audiences on Wednesdays at the Vatican.…
Mar 2, 2026 · 16:34
Lent is a wonderful time to look at the areas of our lives that need repair, upgrades and renovation. We need to embrace a new perspective on Christ and how we are supposed to…
Mar 2, 2026 · 9:59
Our Lenten journey seeks to radically change our lives---drawing closer to Christ who brings us true joy through the living water of love, mercy, grace and peace He offers each…
Feb 28, 2026 · 9:56
Lent is a season to gain perspective, receive encouragement and grow in confidence---not being afraid!! The gospel this weekend invites us to see things differently so that we…
Feb 20, 2026 · 20:00
Fr. John concludes the message series challenging us to say YES OR NO choosing to follow Christ or ourselves. May we always make the right choice.
Feb 17, 2026 · 9:59
Happy Lent everyone!! We enter into the 40 days of this holy season and we hear Jesus lead by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Jesus was tempted to be…
Feb 12, 2026 · 9:57
The gospel this weekend encourages us to go the extra mile and discover the heart and passion of our faith. We are called to be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees…
Feb 10, 2026 · 15:43
Fr. John continues with this latest message series inviting us and explaining what it means to be salt and light for the world. May we eagerly respond to Christ's call to serve,…
Feb 5, 2026 · 16:08
Fr. John continues his message series on being faithful disciples---HERE I AM LORD, I COME TO DO YOUR WILL. He reflects on the need for meekness in our lives--which is not a…
Feb 5, 2026 · 25:40
Fr. John interviews Renée Culverwell--Discipleship Lead for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. They discuss a new Lenten Small Group series open for all parishioners. They…
Feb 5, 2026 · 9:48
We are called to be salt and light in the world today as faithful and loving disciples. There are many opportunities in our family of parishes to bring the flavour of the gospel…
Jan 26, 2026 · 10:02
This weekend we hear Jesus proclaim the Beatitudes on a mountain top. This is the framework and mission of discipleship for all of us. We are called to be the best version of…
Jan 25, 2026 · 17:14
Jesus calls us to build the kingdom by being fishers of people. This means active engagement---reaching out and connecting with those who need healing, love, peace and Christ. We…
Jan 25, 2026 · 12:48
We are baptized to become disciples---messengers of the Good News. How do we respond to God's invitation to help build the kingdom? It starts with us saying--HERE I AM…
Jan 19, 2026 · 10:00
In the gospel this weekend Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James and John to be fishers of people!! We too are called not to simply live a faithfilled life but be proactively drawing…
Jan 15, 2026 · 10:06
Welcome to the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time!! After the Christmas season we hear from the Gospel of John as John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Messiah and testfies by…
Jan 5, 2026 · 10:14
As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this weekend and conclude the Christmas season, we rejoice in another epiphany moment---discovering who Jesus is as Lord and Saviour. This…
Jan 3, 2026 · 9:57
Happy New Year!! Merry Christmas!! This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord as the wise men pay homage to Christ in Bethlehem. Epiphany means…
Dec 24, 2025 · 9:53
Merry Christmas!! This weekend we celebrate the FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY---how can Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus teach us to be family in our world today?? Listen to find out!!
Dec 22, 2025 · 16:28
Fr. John concludes this Advent message series inviting us on a new path as faithful and loving disciples this Christmas. He even asked CHAT GPT for help inviting others for…
Dec 18, 2025 · 36:40
Fr. John interviews Maureen MacDonald, who wears many hats in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. Her newest role as the WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD covers a wide range of…
Dec 16, 2025 · 9:53
As we prepare for the Fourth Sunday of Advent---we encounter Mary, Joseph and an Angel of God. May we say YES like Mary and Joseph to follow God's path and be missionaries of…
Dec 14, 2025 · 15:46
In this third homily of the series, Fr. John reflects on the call of our family of parishes being a needed light of Christ in our world today. Gathered as one family we seek to…
Dec 9, 2025 · 15:22
Fr. John continues this Advent message series as he invites all of us to be God's influencers leading people to Christ like St .John the Baptist. Fr. John talks about Kim…
Dec 8, 2025 · 10:06
What signs of Christ do we see in our lives and in our family of parishes? There are many but can we see them and can we help make them happen as faithful disciples? The…
Dec 1, 2025 · 10:03
As we prepare for the Second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist comes unto the scene to wake us up and remind us to make straight the pathways for the Lord. May we always be open…
Nov 30, 2025 · 15:02
Fr. John begins this special Advent message series talkng about the need for light in our lives. We all need light and of course---the light of Christ is most important. Will be…
Nov 26, 2025 · 10:07
Happy New Year!! This coming Sunday we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and the new liturgical year. Are we awake and ready to welcome Christ in our hearts and to be his…
Nov 25, 2025 · 42:37
Fr. Patrick Beneteau concludes the mission with the second evening session.
Nov 24, 2025 · 16:37
Fr. Patrick reflects at the Monday morning Mass of the mission preparing for Advent and Christmas.
Nov 24, 2025 · 13:47
Fr. Patrick Beneteau begins the parish mission with the weekend homily.
Nov 24, 2025 · 40:32
Fr. Patrick presents his first session for the pre-Advent mission.
Nov 23, 2025 · 18:02
Fr. John concludes this message series reflecting on how God shares his kingdom with us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. May the Lord be king of our hearts and…
Nov 17, 2025 · 10:30
This coming weekend we celebrate the last Sunday of the Church's year with the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. The gospel chosen for this celebration is the Lord's…
Nov 16, 2025 · 16:43
In the sixth homily of the message series Fr. John reminds us that in the chaos and the ups and downs of life---God helps us endure and persevere. This is good news. Fr. John…
Nov 10, 2025 · 10:10
As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year---we are reminded to endure as witnesses of the Good News in everything we do. We should not get caught up in things of…
Nov 9, 2025 · 17:05
Fr. John continues to preach about the GOOD NEWS of our faith by reminding us that we are the Church---the temples of the Holy Spirit and living stones and a flowing river of…
Nov 5, 2025 · 10:04
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran. This is the Cathedral parish of the Bishop of Roma---the Pope. This also means it is the mother parish…
Nov 2, 2025 · 15:24
Fr. John continues to share the GOOD NEWS as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls Day. Christ offers us the gift of eternity right now in our lives today and later in heaven.…
Oct 31, 2025 · 10:02
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls' Day. Jesus has compassion in the gospel this weekend and brings back to life a young man and brings him back to his mother.…
Oct 26, 2025 · 14:07
This weekend Fr. John continues in this message series focused on the the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel. This weekend he reminds us that we all have cracks and gaps in our lives---but…
Oct 20, 2025 · 10:04
This weekend's gospel is all about the need for humility in our lives. This helps us build our relationships with God and others---and helps us change and become who God has made…
Oct 19, 2025 · 14:21
Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on prayer as our faith language in which we speak to God and we listen to him. We know that God is on our side and works for us…
Oct 16, 2025 · 32:40
In this episode we welcome the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes FAMILY & SCHOOL LEAD -- Ali Chinnick. Fr. John chats about this new pastoral ministry role in the family of…
Oct 13, 2025 · 9:56
Jesus tells the disciples a parable about a widow and an unjust judge that remind us to pray always and not to lose heart. The good news is that God is for us and helps us…
Oct 12, 2025 · 17:26
Fr. John begins a new seven part message series called GOOD NEWS. Christ and His gospel is always good news and Jesus heals our lives. We are called to seek healing from the Lord…
Oct 11, 2025 · 9:39
This weekend the gospel tells us Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one came back to thank Him. Jesus always seeks to heal us and bring us life---we need to search and cry…
Oct 5, 2025 · 17:16
Fr. John concludes the message series with a final homily reminding us that if we want to increase in faith and discipleship--the family of parishes is the perfect place to grow!
Oct 1, 2025 · 10:01
How can we increase our faith? The gospel this weekend invites us to have faith the size of a mustard seed---which can move a tree into the sea!! May we be faithful and humble…
Sep 26, 2025 · 9:56
Jesus shares a parable in the gospel this weekend that causes us to reflect personally and calls us to action in our world today. Will we make what Jesus shares a priority in our…
Sep 21, 2025 · 10:06
We can only have one master----we cannot serve God and wealth nor ourselves. How can we choose God rather than so many other things in our lives? Are we shrewd enough to make…
Sep 21, 2025 · 20:34
Fr. John continues in his message series called ALL IN by calling all of us to jump into the deep end and be disciples in the world that needs to see and know a better path---the…
Sep 14, 2025 · 15:50
Fr. John continues in his message series called "ALL IN" by reflecting on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. To be a disciple we need to embrace the cross of salvation…
Sep 11, 2025 · 25:17
Please check out the newest “FAITH & WORKS” podcast as Fr. John interviews two new Catholics—Len & Robin Thomason. Listen to their journey to Chatham, to our family of parishes…
Sep 9, 2025 · 16:55
Fr. John begins a new message series reflecting on the Chatham Catholic IGNITE THE MISSION PASTORAL PLAN on forming disciples who reach out to all. This first homily reminds us…
Sep 9, 2025 · 9:56
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. Jesus descended from heaven to lift us up to heaven. This happens through the gift of the cross. May we serve as…
Aug 28, 2025 · 10:11
The gospel invites us to be humble so that others may exalt us. May we always realize that we are not the centre of the universe and there is a true grace when we honour, love…
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