Introduction

 

Greetings. Welcome to my Blog. My name is Father Michael Basque. I am a Priest of the Diocese of St. Catharines, Ontario.

            For some time now, people have been asking me to publish my sermons in some format because they find them helpful. In response, I have decided to set up this blog which will include some scripture reflections and videos on various topics. My purpose is to stimulate people to think about their faith and how it relates to daily life. I do not claim to be some great intellectual thinker or spiritual writer. Whether you agree or disagree with my ideas I respect your opinion. Some of the material I will put on my blog will be from the past (I date all my work) while some of it will be current. I will do my best to post something every week (maybe more often) but I am Pastor of a large parish and writing (to do it properly) takes time. I ask you to be patient.

             I might occasionally stretch the boundaries of conventional thinking about the Catholic faith but I think the Church is at its best when that happens. I am not afraid to admit that I may be wrong about an opinion but I do think carefully before I express it. I am someone who is trying to be a faithful Catholic and credible witness to the faith but an imperfect one.

            I hope you find what I write to be helpful.

Fr. Michael Basque