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During Fr. Eric’s final weekend at St. Joseph the Worker in Oshawa on June 26/27, 2021, he reflects on the parallel stories of the hemorrhaging woman and Jairus’ daughter (Mk 5:21-43). Topics include the temptation to put limitations on future possibilities based on our experience of the past, the importance of choosing hope over despair in the present moment, and the transformative effect of kindness in key moments of weakness and vulnerability.
Fr. Eric speaks also about the new crucifix installed over the altar at St. Joseph the Worker on June 24, 2021, focusing on how real beauty can lead us to contemplation and the importance of recovering the true symbolism of the Cross as a sign of the reality and power of God’s love.
Fr. Eric refers to S01 Ep. 04 of the Abiding Together Podcast entitled "Little Girl Arise."
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the classic sci-fi film "The Matrix" (1999) starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss.
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In June 2021, Fr. Eric was invited to give a personal address to one of the local elementary school grads in his region.  This is a video recording of this address, which contains principles applicable to all students going through their own respective school graduations. 
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Reflecting on the stories of Jesus walking on the water (Mt 14:22-34; Mk 6:45–53 and Jn 6:15-21) and Jesus being asleep in the midst of the disciples' boat (Mt 8:23–27; Mk 4:35–41 and Lk 8:22–25), Fr. Eric reflects on how to persevere through our personal storms.
Topics include Jesus appearing to us typically when we're reached our own personal limits, the offer of peace which is meant to persist in the midst of storms, and the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Christ to do the works of God.
Other topics include the reality that our storms can often expose our hidden intentions and motivations; the nature of Christian hope; and importance of becoming familiar with the psalms, particularly as revealed to us through the Divine Office. 
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Fr. Eric gives a short reflection on the theological understanding of what it means to "offer up" our sufferings from a Catholic perspective.
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In commemoration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during the month of June, Fr. Eric reflects on how we might appeal to the Sacred Heart to find forgiveness and become more fully alive.  Fr. Eric speaks specifically about the interplay between the intellect, the will and the heart. 
Key examples used during this video include Archbishop Thomas Cardinal Collins' pastoral letter entitled "Heart Speaks to Heart" (April 28, 2021) and Fr. Greg Carruthers' reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 4, 2021) for St. Augustine's Seminary in Scarborough, Canada.
Here's a link to Cardinal Collins' letter: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/outreach/news/archdiocesan/a-new-pastoral-letter-from-cardinal-collins-heart-speaks-to-heart/.
To watch Fr. Greg's video on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABMqigBbVdc&t=695s
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Fr. Eric reflects on the parallel character arcs between Captain America (a.k.a. Steve Rogers) and Iron Man (a.k.a. Tony Stark) in “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) in discussing ways to grow in freedom in the context of the spiritual life. 
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Fr. Eric reflects on the reality that God calls some of us to be together now in the present moment, but perhaps not forever.  Topics discussed include discernment in relationships, the functionality of vocation in terms of a specific call out of one's own selfishness, and the fact that helping others in need can pull us out of ourselves.
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On June 2, 2021, Fr. Eric gave a presentation on St. Joseph to a variety of online participants during an event hosted by Spiritus Vitae and the Office of Catholic Youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto.  Topics included a brief history of devotion to St. Joseph in the Church, Biblical references pertaining to St. Joseph, and tips as to how to increase one’s devotion to St. Joseph.
BOOKS AND ARTICLES ABOUT ST. JOSEPH: 
Donald H. Calloway. Consecration to St. Joseph. Stockbridge: Marian Helpers Center, 2020.
Donald H. Calloway. St. Joseph Gems: Daily Wisdom of Our Spiritual Father. Stockbridge: Marian Helpers Center, 2020.
Kathryn J. Hermes. St. Joseph: Help for Life’s Emergencies: Stories and Prayers. Boston: Pauline Books and Media, 2009.
Mary Mark Wickenheiser. St. Joseph: Novenas and Prayers. Boston: Pauline Books and Media, 2004.
Pope Francis. Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (“With a Father’s Heart”). https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html.
VIDEOS ON ST. JOSEPH:
“How to Love Like Mary and Joseph” by Fr. Mark Toups, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Fr. Josh Johnson: https://youtu.be/zWht7mesRD8.
“An Example for All Husbands” by Sr. Miriam James Heidland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoBGOhk6iSE
EPISODES ON CATHOLIC LATTE ABOUT ST. JOSEPH:
S02 Ep. 15 – The Witness of St. Joseph the Worker: https://youtu.be/moXlpq1V9YA.
S01 Ep. 61 – Living Our Faith in a Time of Pandemic: https://youtu.be/tpP7RbOjrzQ.
S01 Ep. 62 – Waiting on the Lord with the Holy Family: https://youtu.be/rGDqaulW4V0.
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To commemorate Asian Heritage Month, Fr. Eric reflects on developing a greater awareness of certain distinctive communication patterns which are found typically in Asian culture, so as to foster a deeper sense of community and relationship.
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Reflecting on the Great Commission (Mt 28:16-20), Fr. Eric defines the mission of the Holy Catholic Church.  Topics discussed include the need for the Church to actively live out of its mission, the distinction between discipleship and being a student, and trusting in God's personal call to holiness.
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