Patrick Macken is a 10-time National Senior Tennis Championship winner and currently works as a tennis professional at the Richmond Country Club. He and his wife have six children and they are currently parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in Ladner.
Most of us in the Vancouver area have heard the Vancouver Canucks promotional advertisements that say “We Are All Canucks.” It is a clever effort to create a sense of … Continued
When I am doing prayers of thanksgiving one of the first things that comes to my mind is to give thanks for God’s infinite mercy. Forgiveness and mercy are such … Continued
Our Lord Jesus suffered such an incredible amount during his passion and crucifixion in order to claim ultimate victory over death for us, you and me. Understanding the meaning of … Continued
As we journey throughout the Lenten season we await the day that we celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We must always remember in our daily life that … Continued
As Super Bowl LII was approaching one couldn’t help but think about how significant a role the quarterback position plays in football. Arguably it is the most important single position … Continued
As we jump into 2018 with great anticipation, I am sure most of us have made some resolutions that may or may not last long. I will get into the … Continued
As Christmas approaches we are often asked by our priests, “Are we ready to receive the baby Jesus?” Advent is all about preparing ourselves to welcome the Lord into our … Continued
In sports you will sometimes hear the term choking used in a negative tone. It means a player has performed well below their capabilities during crunch time – under pressure. … Continued
When we watch sports, most of us have certain qualities that we love to see in athletes. The stars that possess these traits usually become our favourite stars to watch. … Continued
When high performance athletes have an upcoming game, there are all kinds of routines and protocols that they follow to be best prepared for peak performance. We as Catholics should … Continued