FacetoFace Blog

I have, too often, attended mass with an unfortunate mind frame.  On numerous occasions I have seen my attendance at mass a necessary chore rather than a beautiful gift.  The main reason for this is simply a lack of understanding.  There is much symbolism, meaning, tradition, scripture, truth, and beauty in the mass that I constantly learn something new every time I invest in learning about the mass. At Face to Face Parish Missions Ken reserves his Sunday morning sessions to speak about the mass.    Each time I hear him speak on the mass I find a deeper reverence and understanding.   It is truly God’s greatest gift to us.  I like many Catholics have a deep yearning to find a greater understanding of the mass.  That longing was clearly present during the Sunday morning session in Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan this past weekend.  Many people’s desire for a greater knowledge of the...

Ten years ago Face to Face Ministries had a retreat in Albertville, Saskatchewan.  To all of the participants and facilitators of that retreat it was clearly seen that the Spirit worked in the lives of many people on that weekend.  Many hearts experienced significant conversion and began spiritual journeys on the path to holiness.  This retreat was a turning point in the lives of many as well as a significant change in the ministry. Ten years later Face to Face Ministries found itself in the same parish facilitating a parish mission.  Although the organization and layout of the ministry has drastically changed over this ten year period it is clear that the Lord had the same plans for the participants in both retreats.  He strongly desired to work drastically in the hearts of everyone there and call them into a deeper holiness and a stronger relationship with his Son. As the...

What is the purpose of your life? Ken opened the parish mission in Balgonie, Saskatchewan this last weekend with that question.  Luckily for all of us, thanks to the revealing of God’s mystery through the Holy Spirit, we don’t have to guess.  According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church we are created to know God, love God and serve God and share in his eternal glory.  The parish mission gave all participants a chance to realize these answers in a personal way. As the participants journeyed toward the purpose of their life a common theme arose among a few participants.  A surrender of control was needed to come to the fullness of our purpose.  This theme was prevalent as two young men shared their experience of the weekend. “I can now see now areas in my life that I was controlling that I didn’t realize,” shared Justin Cooney a young...