Some feedback, some podcast recommendations, and some thoughts on how to grow in holiness when we can’t go to Mass. Send questions to fatheradamvoisin@gmail.com.
Homilies and Stuff
Fr. Adam's Musings | Episode 3
Some feedback, a question about posture during Mass when watching on TV, and a quick tip. You can send feedback to fatheradamvoisin@gmail.com.
Fr. Adam's Musings | Episode 2
How to be forgiven of your sins when you can't go to confession?
HERE’S a previous homily I gave on John 20:19 where Jesus institutes the sacrament of confession.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
Catholic Conversations | Episode 3
On prayer.
Fr. Adam's Musings | Episode 1
Just some random thoughts and responses to feedback.
Confessions Cancelled in the Diocese of Hamilton
Chancellor Monsignor Murray J. Kroetsch provides further directives regarding COVID-19 in an open letter. Click HERE to read the letter.
In short, confessions are canceled unless by appointment. And churches and adoration chapels are to remain closed. This means that I will not be able to offer confessions per the schedule I posted on my website just earlier today.
Confession Times This Week at Regina Mundi
For this week (March 17-22), the confession times at Regina Mundi are as follows:
Tuesday 6:15 – 7:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 – 9:00 am
Friday 8:30 – 9:00 am
Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 am
This schedule may change next week, so stay tuned here or at Regina Mundi for updates. You may also just come into the church to pray during these times.
Also, HERE is a great article on how the Church has actually grown through times of plagues and pandemics.
Catholic Conversations | Episode 2
How to remain at peace during difficult times. To send questions or feedback, email them to fatheradamvoisin@gmail.com.
Catholic Conversations | Episode 1
This is a new idea. It is a conversation with a friend of mine, Fr. Wojciech Kuzma. If you want to send in questions, fire them off to fatheradamvoisin@gmail.com, and we'll try to answer them.
Daily and Sunday Masses Cancelled in Hamilton Diocese
Click HERE to read the Bishop’s most recent directives. Basically, Sunday and daily Masses are suspended until further notice.
"Homily" for the Third Sunday in Lent (more of a public service announcement really)
COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Coronavirus resources
Some government links with coronavirus updates:
HERE is a real good article with graphics that show the importance of social distancing and quarantining.
If you decide to stay home from Mass, or if Mass has been canceled, you can get the daily Mass Scripture readings on a free smartphone app by Living with Christ. Click HERE to go to their website.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
In an open letter to Priests, Parishes, and the community in the Diocese of Hamilton, Bishop Crosby addresses new directives regarding coronavirus COVID-19. Click HERE to read the letter.
In addition, I, as Pastor of Regina Mundi Parish, and in accord with the norms of the Code of Canon Law, have dispensed the parishioners of Regina Mundi Parish from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass for the next three weekends (March 15, 22, and 29). Click HERE to read the decree.
Homily for the Second Sunday in Lent
Letter from Bishop Crosby on Coronavirus and the Liturgy
A letter has been sent to Priests and Parishes providing advice to assure a unified response in our Diocese for the celebration of Mass. The letter addresses handwashing, the Sign of Peace, the reception of Holy Communion, and Communion from the Chalice. The letter can be found on the Diocesan website or HERE. Further communication may become necessary in the event of a major viral outbreak in Canada.
Homily for the First Sunday in Lent
Renounce these lies:
Did God really say?
You will not die.
God is the competitor of your freedom and happiness.
I can decide what is right and what is wrong.
And obey God and follow His commands.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Be different than everyone else, and love your enemies.
Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everything a baptized person does each day should be directly or indirectly related to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy” — Dorothy Day.
HERE is the website from the Archdiocese of Toronto on ideas about how to do the works of mercy.
Corporal works of mercy
To feed the hungry.
To give water to the thirsty.
To clothe the naked.
To shelter the homeless (and welcome the stranger).
To visit the sick.
To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive.
To bury the dead.
Spiritual works of mercy
To instruct the ignorant.
To counsel the doubtful.
To admonish the sinners.
To bear patiently those who wrong us.
To forgive offenses.
To comfort the afflicted.
To pray for the living and the dead.
Homily for the Presentation of the Lord
The Lord returns to the temple, and it turns out, you are the temple.