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The Prophet Zephaniah and the Beatitudes?

The Beatitudes deserve a thorough evaluation and discussion, perhaps through a long and drawn-out homily. But, that’s not the approach Deacon Paul takes here. Instead, follow along as we “…[are] sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger” and “..take [read more...]

Hardened Hearts Show-and-Tell (with OLW School Students)

At Our Lady of the Wayside’s School Mass on Wednesday, January 18, Deacon Paul Onischuk asked what kind of hearts did the Pharisees have in the Gospel according to Mark? Hardened hearts that were not “open” or receptive to Jesus.  And [read more...]

HELP! My Teenager Isn’t Going to Church

If you are concerned that your teen isn’t going to Church, you’re not alone. Deacon Paul Onischuk shares some observations, scary statistics, reality checks, potential solutions, and better solutions on the subject… OBSERVATION #1: My diaconate view of the assembly [read more...]

Reducing the Unnecessary to Make Room for the Necessary

The following reflection is Deacon Paul Onischuk’s Homily from Our Lady of the Wayside’s Family Mass on July 17, 2022. In the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 10, Verse 38-42, we hear how Martha is “burdened with much serving” and [read more...]

When Jesus Repeats Himself…

What word did Jesus repeat eight times in John 15: 1-8 (hint: it’s “remain”), and how do we remain in Jesus? These are questions that Deacon Paul Onischuk asked of Our Lady of the Wayside students, and they responded quite [read more...]

John 3:16

At Our Lady of the Wayside’s School Mass, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Deacon Paul Onischuk broke down the popular John 3:16 Gospel for our students.

DEBUNKED! Top 10 Excuses for not Attending the Divine Mercy Novena

At the conclusion of all Palm Sunday Masses, Deacon Paul Onischuk debunked the “Top 10 Reasons for Not Attending the Divine Mercy Novena” at Our Lady of the Wayside, from April 15-23. Please join us in this powerful Novena (no [read more...]

Divine Mercy Novena & Divine Mercy Sunday

Deacon Paul here… I typically do not ask for much, so when I do, you can be assured of one of two things: It’s important or It’s something that I’m passionate about. As it pertains to the Divine Mercy, Novena [read more...]

God’s Gifts Manifested Through The Divine Mercy

At the 9:30 and 11:30 am masses on Sunday, January 16, Deacon Paul Onischuk preached about the multitude of gifts we have all received (service, workings, wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, interpretation) through the manifestation of the Holy [read more...]

Return to Church in “Thanks-giving”

The following is a soft copy of Deacon Paul Onischuk’s homily, given at the Our Lady of the Wayside School Mass on November 10, 2021. Luke 17:11-19 Let’s start off with some questions.  I believe Ms. Messina’s class is sponsoring [read more...]