Stephen (Etienne) McDonnell
@smcdonn4499.bsky.social
Unclaimed treasure, RC, on a Pilgrim Journey, Canadian, Famine Irish, retired from two careers: pastoral and corporate.
Human nature amazes me.
I shared with a few neighbours and associates that my brother died 5 days ago. Everyone responds kindly, but many immediately share every detail of a relative's suffering and death with me, creating an unexpected bond.
We all carry wounds and our healing is in the telling.
I shared with a few neighbours and associates that my brother died 5 days ago. Everyone responds kindly, but many immediately share every detail of a relative's suffering and death with me, creating an unexpected bond.
We all carry wounds and our healing is in the telling.
three candles are lit in a dark room with a black background
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October 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Human nature amazes me.
I shared with a few neighbours and associates that my brother died 5 days ago. Everyone responds kindly, but many immediately share every detail of a relative's suffering and death with me, creating an unexpected bond.
We all carry wounds and our healing is in the telling.
I shared with a few neighbours and associates that my brother died 5 days ago. Everyone responds kindly, but many immediately share every detail of a relative's suffering and death with me, creating an unexpected bond.
We all carry wounds and our healing is in the telling.
May I ask for your prayers or kind thoughts for my big brother Marty, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 6'4" tall and towered above me in many ways. He faced his recent journey with courage.
God rest his soul.
In the 2nd photo, Marty is on the left and I am to the right.
God rest his soul.
In the 2nd photo, Marty is on the left and I am to the right.
October 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
May I ask for your prayers or kind thoughts for my big brother Marty, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 6'4" tall and towered above me in many ways. He faced his recent journey with courage.
God rest his soul.
In the 2nd photo, Marty is on the left and I am to the right.
God rest his soul.
In the 2nd photo, Marty is on the left and I am to the right.
Is mixing Restoralax with prune juice excessive?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
June 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Is mixing Restoralax with prune juice excessive?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
I'm slowly recovering from my surgery on the plumbing.
Having an "attachment" is rather like being on a leash, with fire hydrant visits verboten. I'm fortunate to live in a country with universal healthcare.
My heart is with all who are suffering today; the world situation is troubling.
Having an "attachment" is rather like being on a leash, with fire hydrant visits verboten. I'm fortunate to live in a country with universal healthcare.
My heart is with all who are suffering today; the world situation is troubling.
June 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I'm slowly recovering from my surgery on the plumbing.
Having an "attachment" is rather like being on a leash, with fire hydrant visits verboten. I'm fortunate to live in a country with universal healthcare.
My heart is with all who are suffering today; the world situation is troubling.
Having an "attachment" is rather like being on a leash, with fire hydrant visits verboten. I'm fortunate to live in a country with universal healthcare.
My heart is with all who are suffering today; the world situation is troubling.
I am having old man plumbing surgery tomorrow, likely the first of two. It is day surgery, like all things, but my knees go weak when I think about it. I will be on homecare afterward and will be gifted with a free bag from the surgeon.
Kind thought and prayers appreciated.
Kind thought and prayers appreciated.
June 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I am having old man plumbing surgery tomorrow, likely the first of two. It is day surgery, like all things, but my knees go weak when I think about it. I will be on homecare afterward and will be gifted with a free bag from the surgeon.
Kind thought and prayers appreciated.
Kind thought and prayers appreciated.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Happy Heavenly Mother's Day, Mum!
Happy Heavenly Mother's Day, Mum!
May 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Happy Heavenly Mother's Day, Mum!
Happy Heavenly Mother's Day, Mum!
I just came home from visiting my brother who has stage 4 cancer and is not doing well. I wore a tweed vest I hadn't used in ages. When I got home, I found my Mum's watch in the pocket, still ticking. She died last April and I took it off her wrist. It both upset and consoled me.
March 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I just came home from visiting my brother who has stage 4 cancer and is not doing well. I wore a tweed vest I hadn't used in ages. When I got home, I found my Mum's watch in the pocket, still ticking. She died last April and I took it off her wrist. It both upset and consoled me.
An Irish Blessing:
"May you escape the gallows, avoid distress."
☘️❤️
"May you escape the gallows, avoid distress."
☘️❤️
March 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
An Irish Blessing:
"May you escape the gallows, avoid distress."
☘️❤️
"May you escape the gallows, avoid distress."
☘️❤️
Last night, I went to the Stations of the Cross.
All the genuflecting reminded me of the myriad of stairs on the Paris Metro.
Recently, in la Ville Lumière, I rewarded my efforts with an éclair au chocolat from boulangeries.
Lent messes with my well-developed, proven, personal reward system.
All the genuflecting reminded me of the myriad of stairs on the Paris Metro.
Recently, in la Ville Lumière, I rewarded my efforts with an éclair au chocolat from boulangeries.
Lent messes with my well-developed, proven, personal reward system.
March 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Last night, I went to the Stations of the Cross.
All the genuflecting reminded me of the myriad of stairs on the Paris Metro.
Recently, in la Ville Lumière, I rewarded my efforts with an éclair au chocolat from boulangeries.
Lent messes with my well-developed, proven, personal reward system.
All the genuflecting reminded me of the myriad of stairs on the Paris Metro.
Recently, in la Ville Lumière, I rewarded my efforts with an éclair au chocolat from boulangeries.
Lent messes with my well-developed, proven, personal reward system.
I am leaving for Rome next Tuesday as a Jubilee Year Pilgrim of Hope. I will carry my social media friends in my thoughts and prayers. After my last jaunts, I am considering wearing hockey pads to protect myself from injury. Sadly, they make me look fat. I
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I am leaving for Rome next Tuesday as a Jubilee Year Pilgrim of Hope. I will carry my social media friends in my thoughts and prayers. After my last jaunts, I am considering wearing hockey pads to protect myself from injury. Sadly, they make me look fat. I
Today, Mum, who died in April 2024, received her $200 bribe cheque from the Premier of Ontario dated January 27, 2025. I wonder if Mr. Ford realizes he will get her vote, were she alive, he would not get it either. Currently, I am on hold with Service Ontario to advise them again, she's dead.
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February 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today, Mum, who died in April 2024, received her $200 bribe cheque from the Premier of Ontario dated January 27, 2025. I wonder if Mr. Ford realizes he will get her vote, were she alive, he would not get it either. Currently, I am on hold with Service Ontario to advise them again, she's dead.
Today Mum, who passed away last April, got a letter from the Ontario Government inviting her to apply to a brand new Long-Term-Care Home! She was also asked to update her alternate choices because she is still on wait lists.
We're so broken.
@fordnation @sylivajonesmpp
We're so broken.
@fordnation @sylivajonesmpp
January 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Today Mum, who passed away last April, got a letter from the Ontario Government inviting her to apply to a brand new Long-Term-Care Home! She was also asked to update her alternate choices because she is still on wait lists.
We're so broken.
@fordnation @sylivajonesmpp
We're so broken.
@fordnation @sylivajonesmpp
Prime Minister Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister until his party can elect a new leader. He will continue in both roles until the that time.
Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, 2025.
Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, 2025.
January 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Prime Minister Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister until his party can elect a new leader. He will continue in both roles until the that time.
Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, 2025.
Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, 2025.
Merry Christmas!
At church last night, I was reminded for those who've gone before us, there is no season of waiting just perfect eternal JOY. It was a great consolation and a gentle reminder that filled me with loving anticipation.
I wish all of you the same JOY.
At church last night, I was reminded for those who've gone before us, there is no season of waiting just perfect eternal JOY. It was a great consolation and a gentle reminder that filled me with loving anticipation.
I wish all of you the same JOY.
December 25, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Merry Christmas!
At church last night, I was reminded for those who've gone before us, there is no season of waiting just perfect eternal JOY. It was a great consolation and a gentle reminder that filled me with loving anticipation.
I wish all of you the same JOY.
At church last night, I was reminded for those who've gone before us, there is no season of waiting just perfect eternal JOY. It was a great consolation and a gentle reminder that filled me with loving anticipation.
I wish all of you the same JOY.
I am planning to go to Christmas Midnight Mass tonight. Changing things up this year is particularly important. My challenge will be staying awake until it is time to leave the house! Be assured I will remember you and yours as I welcome JOY.
December 24, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I am planning to go to Christmas Midnight Mass tonight. Changing things up this year is particularly important. My challenge will be staying awake until it is time to leave the house! Be assured I will remember you and yours as I welcome JOY.
I'm trying to prepare for Christmas, a challenging feat with no mail service. The last 3 Christmases I was alone with Mum. On the 25th I will be with my older brother who has stage 4 cancer. The "Rejoice" of this Sunday in Advent lovingly resonates but is strikingly different: Tempus fugit.
December 15, 2024 at 9:21 PM
I'm trying to prepare for Christmas, a challenging feat with no mail service. The last 3 Christmases I was alone with Mum. On the 25th I will be with my older brother who has stage 4 cancer. The "Rejoice" of this Sunday in Advent lovingly resonates but is strikingly different: Tempus fugit.
Jordan Peterson announced plans to move to the US because his country of birth failed him. Does he believe he can forgo the immigration bureaucracy? Will he ride across the Ambassador Bridge from Windsor to Detroit like a triumphant entry into Jerusalem? Is it easy to get an a** through US customs?
December 15, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Jordan Peterson announced plans to move to the US because his country of birth failed him. Does he believe he can forgo the immigration bureaucracy? Will he ride across the Ambassador Bridge from Windsor to Detroit like a triumphant entry into Jerusalem? Is it easy to get an a** through US customs?
I hope that Luigi Mangione is professionally assessed for schizophrenia. I have seen a few brilliant young men in their 20s stricken with this chronic illness. Unfortunately, society fails to recognize the symptoms. Too often a tragedy prompts a person's assessment leaving justice hard to find.
December 12, 2024 at 1:27 AM
I hope that Luigi Mangione is professionally assessed for schizophrenia. I have seen a few brilliant young men in their 20s stricken with this chronic illness. Unfortunately, society fails to recognize the symptoms. Too often a tragedy prompts a person's assessment leaving justice hard to find.
President-Elect Trump has been amusing himself recently by talking about Canada as the 51st US State and our Prime Minister as the "Governor."
Ironically, the USMCA is coming up for renewal in 2026.
Is the possibility of annexation part of his Art of the Deal?
His BBF Putin annexes, shamelessly.
Ironically, the USMCA is coming up for renewal in 2026.
Is the possibility of annexation part of his Art of the Deal?
His BBF Putin annexes, shamelessly.
December 11, 2024 at 4:58 AM
President-Elect Trump has been amusing himself recently by talking about Canada as the 51st US State and our Prime Minister as the "Governor."
Ironically, the USMCA is coming up for renewal in 2026.
Is the possibility of annexation part of his Art of the Deal?
His BBF Putin annexes, shamelessly.
Ironically, the USMCA is coming up for renewal in 2026.
Is the possibility of annexation part of his Art of the Deal?
His BBF Putin annexes, shamelessly.
At the Vigil Mass this evening, our Pastor reminded us that Jesus will come again like "a thief in the night."
Given my age, there is a significant probability He will find me in the bathroom.
Given my age, there is a significant probability He will find me in the bathroom.
December 8, 2024 at 12:04 AM
At the Vigil Mass this evening, our Pastor reminded us that Jesus will come again like "a thief in the night."
Given my age, there is a significant probability He will find me in the bathroom.
Given my age, there is a significant probability He will find me in the bathroom.
I saw "Conclave" last Monday and received some criticism from uber-Catholics. Today, I saw "Wicked. " I look forward to hearing from my critics about the state of my soul after seeing a green witch ascend to the sky on a broomstick.
They are both just movies.
They are both just movies.
December 3, 2024 at 1:30 AM
I saw "Conclave" last Monday and received some criticism from uber-Catholics. Today, I saw "Wicked. " I look forward to hearing from my critics about the state of my soul after seeing a green witch ascend to the sky on a broomstick.
They are both just movies.
They are both just movies.
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Trudeau kinda had to go to Trump cause as a convicted felon Don can’t get into Canada.
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November 30, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Trudeau kinda had to go to Trump cause as a convicted felon Don can’t get into Canada.
I fear the day when Donald Trump owes Elon Musk money.
Is that day already upon us?
Is that day already upon us?
November 28, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I fear the day when Donald Trump owes Elon Musk money.
Is that day already upon us?
Is that day already upon us?