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.
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The celebration of Sunday Mass is significantly more important than any sporting event, and yet we can see similarities between the preparation and execution of the Mass and an athlete … Continued
In baseball, playing catcher is considered the most physically demanding position day in and day out. Making a career at this position also requires leadership qualities, since the cathcer needs … Continued
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Mercy: such a beautiful and profound word to Catholics. There are so many examples of Mercy in Scripture, including one of my favourites: Jesus showing his infinite mercy to the … Continued
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