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In reading the Bible, ask Jesus to teach us how to live according to His words.

Ignorance of the Bible ignores Christ

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

What are some of your favourite stories from the Bible? The Bible is “inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness.

A child is pictured in an illustration lighting a candle on an Advent wreath at home in Berlin, Germany. This year, after two years of pandemic Advents, offers us a chance at a new beginning in our parishes, says Fr. Yaw Acheampong. When lighting the candles on the Advent wreath, “let us live out the true meaning of the Advent candles in our hearts and minds.”

Rekindling Advent in parishes

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

Advent Season is here again. On Sunday Nov. 27, the Church begins a new liturgical year — Year A, with the celebration of the First Sunday of the new liturgical Season of Advent.

Candles and the Book of the Gospels are pictured during Mass on the second week of Advent at Jesus the Divine Word Church in Huntington, Md., Dec. 5, 2021.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Rejoice in the joy-filled light of Christmas

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

How have you been preparing yourself to celebrate Christmas this year?

This is Christ’s Appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection by the Russian painter Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Mary Magdalene -- Steward of the good news

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

If someone were to ask you who Mary Magdalene was, what would you tell the person?

Stewardship can take many forms, but ultimately it is about giving of yourself — your time and your talents — to serve the needs of others, whether it be individually or as a community.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Celebrating the joy of stewardship

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

Which parish activity have you missed most during this COVID-19 pandemic?

An offering is seen at the site of the former Brandon Indian Residential School last month. Researchers — partnered with the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation — located 104 potential graves at the site in Brandon, Man. Several religious organizations ran the school over its 77-year history, including the Methodists, the United Church and, finally, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate from 1969 until its closing in 1972.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Jesus leads us on path to healing

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

How would you describe the state of your faith in God in these challenging times?

On Pentecost, we celebrate the birth of the Church but also the gift of the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to be servants to others.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Pentecost renews heart of our community

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

Since last Pentecost Sunday, how would you describe your gift of service to your community? It is an appropriate question for all of us this weekend (May 22-23) as we celebrate the popular feast of Pentecost Sunday, a feast we usually associate with the call to serve as people baptized in the Holy Spirit.

On Good Friday, God placed the salvation of humanity on the wood of the cross.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: The cross: Centre of our Christian faith

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

The cross is the most significant symbol of the Christian faith.

Ash Wednesday leads us into embracing the spirit of Lent. In this pandemic year, we need to look to non-traditional ways of doing so.

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Season of renewal begins

By Fr. Yaw Acheampong

When is the best time to repent? A couple of weeks ago this question came up during my telephone conversation with a friend about Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17. Christians normally associate the word “repent” with Lent because we think of Lent as a special time of reflection, a time of penitence and a time to return to the Lord.