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by Jean Allen Every time I read the Gospel about Peter attempting to walk on the water, I always question whether the words, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” were spoken just to Peter or if Jesus was including all the disciples. Obviously, Jesus spoke the words loud enough so they could all…
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Dear friends, We have three items for you today: World Youth Day Seoul 2027 PilgrimageCalling all youth aged between 19 to 35! Are you interested in joining our Diocese on a pilgrimage to attend World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea? Plans are coming together and we would love to hear from you. If…
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-by Jean Allen The compassion of Jesus is indescribable. He had just had news of John’s death and he was grieving deeply. He needed to go and be alone for a while. He needed to speak to his Father. But the crowds, unaware of his grief and need, followed him in huge numbers because they…
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Dear friends, We have five items to share with you today: Diocese of Victoria Pastoral Care Training Fall 2026The valuable and free Pastoral Care Outreach Training series will be offered online this fall. The training is open to spouse caregivers, family members who care for their loved ones, clergy and religious, care aides and others…
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by Jean Allen It is interesting to me that the disciples asked Jesus to explain the parable of the landowner who sowed good seed in his field but an enemy came and sowed weeds, but they didn’t ask about the parables of the mustard seed or the woman who mixed yeast with the flour until…
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Dear friends, We have five items to share with you today: 1. Diocesan Permanent Pastoral Synod (DPPS) – Spring Plenary Report This past June, Over 40 people gathered in a day of prayerful discernment and collaborative discussion for the Diocesan Permanent Pastoral Synod – Spring Plenary. The Synod leadership team has prepared a 2026 Spring Plenary…
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Dear friends, We have six items to share with you today: Sea Sunday 2026Every year, on the second Sunday of July, Catholic communities around the world celebrate Sea Sunday, honouring the often invisible and isolating work of seafarers. Learn more about this occasion and see the message from Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral…
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The Knights of Columbus are riding in their 2nd annual Cancer Fundraising Ride on Vancouver Island. On July 25th, 2026 the Knight Riders team will ride 100km from Sidney to Metchosin and back to raise money for cancer research. Click on the link below and then click on one of the team members to donate…
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July 12, 2026 reflection by Jean Allen
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by Jean Allen “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.” In Jesus’s time, a yoke meant the teachings of a particular rabbi. Jesus is inviting us to be followers of his teachings and he is still dealing…
