Dorothy and John in the Big Comfy Pew studio talking with our new Buisiness Manager, Lori deBakker. Welcome Lori to this new position in our Family of Parishes!

At its core, church is community and in the ‘Big Comfy Pew’ podcasts, Dorothy and John try to get to know 'Kent Lambton Roman Catholic Family of Parishes' parishioners and special guests a little better so we can all grow in unity. We have been blessed with so many people at St. Michaels, Sacred Heart, Holy Family and Our Lady Help of Christians churches willing to share their diverse gifts to further God’s kingdom, and reach out to those beyond our buildings to share God’s love.

Big Comfy Pew: Lori deBakker

Without the Truth, we lack integrity. Christ is Our Truth as Christians, and we are called to see things from His perspective. How do we judge the truth and make it our own in a way that is charitable but honest? How do we make The truth "my truth?"

10. My Truth

What are Sacramentals? 
Sacramentals help people receive grace and encourage them to connect with their faith and God. Sacramentals include blessings and consecrations, as well as items like holy water, blessed medals, crucifixes, and rosaries. 
Sit back and enjoy this latest edition of the Still Catholic podcast, as Fr. Chris Pietraszko, Dorothy deBakker and John Van Heck share about Sacramentals in the Catholic church.


11. Sacramentals

Have you ever heard somone say that the Catholic Mass is boring? It is most likely because they don’t understand all that is truly happening.

In this first of two parts podcast, Fr. Chris answers Dorothy and John’s questions like, why do we sit, stand and kneel at certain times during the mass? Why are there so many candles in the sanctuary, and why do altar servers hold candles on either side of the priest or deacon as he reads the gospel? How long is a homily supposed to be? And many more. Sit back relax and take a listen.

12. Understanding the Mass Part 1

Still Catholic Podcast: Understanding the Mass Part 2
In this second part of Understanding the Mass, we learn more about the Liturgy of the Eucharist which is the heart of the Mass; where the bread and wine are consecrated to become the Body and Blood of Christ. This is a moment of profound mystery and reverence, as Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Throughout the Mass, various postures such as standing, kneeling, and sitting, along with gestures like the Sign of the Cross and the exchange of peace, symbolize reverence, humility, and unity among the congregation. While some may lightheartedly refer to the Mass as “Catholic Calisthenics” due to its physical movements, each action carries deep significance, reflecting the beliefs and traditions of the Catholic faith.  