In 2000, I was privileged to go with my parents to Holland and Belgium as my dad served in WW11. The Dutch people hold the Canadians in such high esteem because they liberated them from the Germans. It was humbling and I so wish our youth could go there and be part of that celebration. The school children maintain the gravesites and the graveyards are just beautiful! The dead are just boys and it was heartbreaking to read the messages on the graves from family at home. I thank God for all who have fought for our country and those early settlers who worked so hard to prosper and be free. Above all, I thank God that I was born here!!
Substack didn’t let me post this comment to today’s post. So I’ll do it here. Thank you for separating American politics from the American people. I know we, some of us, elected the current group, but not all of us voted for it and not all of us are support it.. Too many of us have to live with it. It’s refreshing and heartwarming to hear your comments about how kind Americans are. I think that’s very true for this country, but I think it extends into Canada as well. I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I think it has something to do with the cold winters that you talk about. It brings people together. The term huddled masses probably relates more to staying warm together than just about anything else. So thank you again. I enjoy your contributions both here and on the daily TV mass. Your sermons are always great to reflect with and very human just as Jesus was human thank you and God bless.
Thanks very much, Deacon Mike! Yesterday I had a beautiful day with one of my adult grandsons at our majestic Niagara Falls! The Glory of God! …..” Like incense rise the clouds of spray, where rainbows shine at close of day …” 🇨🇦
Canada strong and free
So grateful to live in Northern Ontario
In 2000, I was privileged to go with my parents to Holland and Belgium as my dad served in WW11. The Dutch people hold the Canadians in such high esteem because they liberated them from the Germans. It was humbling and I so wish our youth could go there and be part of that celebration. The school children maintain the gravesites and the graveyards are just beautiful! The dead are just boys and it was heartbreaking to read the messages on the graves from family at home. I thank God for all who have fought for our country and those early settlers who worked so hard to prosper and be free. Above all, I thank God that I was born here!!
Thanks Deacon Mike for your reflection. I was hoping you might include a mention of Canada’s First Nations…
Thank you Deacon Mike for your reflection.
Substack didn’t let me post this comment to today’s post. So I’ll do it here. Thank you for separating American politics from the American people. I know we, some of us, elected the current group, but not all of us voted for it and not all of us are support it.. Too many of us have to live with it. It’s refreshing and heartwarming to hear your comments about how kind Americans are. I think that’s very true for this country, but I think it extends into Canada as well. I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I think it has something to do with the cold winters that you talk about. It brings people together. The term huddled masses probably relates more to staying warm together than just about anything else. So thank you again. I enjoy your contributions both here and on the daily TV mass. Your sermons are always great to reflect with and very human just as Jesus was human thank you and God bless.
Well done!
Beautiful words so well said
Blessed Canada Day to all Canadians.
What a wonderful reflection .. thank you... I am going to share it with others here in our condo and of course among my family.
Rose-Marie
We are blessed to have freedom to practice our religion. God bless Canada.
Happy Canada Day
Thanks very much, Deacon Mike! Yesterday I had a beautiful day with one of my adult grandsons at our majestic Niagara Falls! The Glory of God! …..” Like incense rise the clouds of spray, where rainbows shine at close of day …” 🇨🇦