Wednesday, November 7, 2007

The Devil made me do it - Not! 11Nov04

Post-Hallowe'en reflections on the choices we face in life, and the divine gift that we so often take for granted ... or conveniently forget.
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Monday, October 29, 2007

The Significance of Three 28Oct07

What is behind the Ukrainians tradition of doing things three times in so many areas of life? Fr. Bruce explains...
(Encore presentation.)
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Monday, October 22, 2007

Icons in Byzantine Christianity 21Oct07

Icons are more than just religious art from a bygone era; they have a spiritual significance that transends time. Fr. Bruce explains... (Encore presentation.)
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Sunday, October 14, 2007

Ukrainian harvest rite celebrations 14Oct07

Fr. Bruce reflects on traditional Ukrainian harvest rites ceremonies and their significance in today's world. Encore presentation.


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Monday, October 8, 2007

Thanksgiving is two words 07Oct07


Fr. Bruce reflects on how to make Thanksgiving meaningful on a personal level.


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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The tradition of icons in Eastern Chrisitianity 23Sept07

Icons are more than just religious art from a bygone era; they have a spiritual significance that transends time. Fr. Bruce explains...


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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Perspectives on the Cross 16Sept07

Fr. Bruce discusses the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross from the perspectives of both eastern and western Christianity. Encore presentation.


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Monday, September 10, 2007

Eastern vs western Christianity 09Sept07

Fr. Bruce outlines some of the similarities as well as differences between Eastern and Western Christian tradition. Encore presentation.


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Tuesday, September 4, 2007

A Christian Perspective on Labour Day 02Sept07


The work we do - whatever it is - is important, because it is in the service of Christ. Fr. Bruce explains why.


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Easter in August - 26Aug07

Fr. Bruce describes the parallels between Easter and the Dormition of the Mother of God ... and how, like Easter, the Dormition symbolizes the joy and hope of Resurrection for us all.

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True Religion - True Faith 19Aug07

Many people believe that "religion" is responsible for wars and other violent conflicts in the world. But is religion really to blame? Fr. Bruce discusses the roots of this misconception and why it is commonly held.

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Monday, August 27, 2007

Charity begins at home 12Aug07


Bullying and violence are in the news a lot lately. Fr. Bruce explains what individual Christains can do to stop this worrying trend in today's society


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Feast of the Transfiguration 05Aug07

Fr. Bruce explains what the Transfiguration of Christ means for humanity and the world.

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Monday, July 30, 2007

Farewell, Bishop Severian 29Jul07

A tribute to the outgoing Ukrainian Catholic bishop for the Eparchy of New Westminster.

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Sunday, July 22, 2007

Welcome, Bishop Ken! 22Jul07

Fr. Bruce delivers a message of welcome to (and sheds a little light on) the Eparchy of New Westminster's new Bishop for Ukrainian Catholics in BC and the Yukon.

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UPDATE: Read about Bishop Ken's ordination here. Great pics!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Summer's spiritual gifts 15Jul07

Summer brings an abundance of spiritual gifts to enjoy! Fr. Bruce reflects on the blessings of summer and shares some of his own summertime joys.

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Monday, July 9, 2007

Christmas in July! 08Jul07

Fr. Bruce has some suggestions for celebrating Christmas in July!


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Canada Day 01Jul07

A message for Canada Day about our nation's deep spiritual roots ... which no amount of denial can change.


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Sunday, June 24, 2007

Family ties 24Jun07

Re-examining the importance as well as the true nature of family, and how to strengthen family bonds in today's world.


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Sunday, June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day 17Jun07

Fatherhood is not as dispensible as modern society would have us believe. Fr. Bruce explains why, and shares a personal memoir illustrating what makes a father so important and so special.

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