Ramadan 2020
"Although Christians don't observe Ramadan, it's helpful for us to be aware of it and to have an informed appreciation of what our Muslim neighbours are experiencing"...
24
Apr
23
Apr
Spring Magic
"Let us add a prayer of thanksgiving this spring for farmers who collaborate with God to provide us with the nourishment we require to continue our journey through life."...
22
Apr
Earth Day 2020
"t is Earth Day. Can I do even one thing today that will contribute to the well-being of the planet?"...
21
Apr
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2020
Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the Second World War. It commemorates the genocide that resulted in the deaths of 6 million Jews and 11 million others, by the Nazi regime and its collaborators....
20
Apr
19
Apr
Doubting Thomas – Second Sunday of Easter
"FOMO is the fear of not being included. It is fear that others are having a better time – whether experiencing the Risen Lord or attending a party."...
18
Apr
Embracing Desire
"". . .“the wise attitude towards desire consists in accepting its four types: physiological, cultural, interpersonal, and divine. The point is not to oppose them to one another or to do away with the lower forms, but to respect their hierarchy. ""...
17
Apr
Three Reflections on The Two Popes
Three writers share their reflections on the movie -"The Two Popes". The movie is available on Netflix....
16
Apr
1992: Queen Elizabeth’s Annus Horibilis (Horrible Year) – 2020: The World’s Annus Horribilis
"To which a wise nun who has been helping the poor in Winnipeg for many, many years replied”… it may seem difficult, but you are doing HOLY work!"...
15
Apr
Katherine Coleman Johnson, Black!
On February 24, 2020, at the age of 102, Katherine Johnson passed away. Her story and that of the women working with her was told in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures"....