Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for Us
Mary's . . . ‘yes’ changed the whole world and began to fulfil the Will of God to restore all creation to its original purpose– to praise, reverence, and serve the Creator...
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Nov
Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ, is pastor of St. Ignatius parish in Winnipeg.
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Nov
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Oct
Cockshutt 40 Tractor
"We started off with horses through the 1940’s. Horses the power—yes, actual horse power for transportation and for all the labour on our mixed farm just twenty miles east of Regina, Saskatchewan— a farm that raised cattle, chickens, pigs, and all other sorts of animals, but also grew grain crops." ...
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Sep
“Someone told me it’s all happening at the Zoo. I do believe it. I do believe it’s true.” Another visit to the Winnipeg Assiniboine Park Zoo.
"Tigers! A hundred years ago there were nine species of tigers in our world. Today, each with dwindling populations, there are five. Three species are extinct and a fourth, the South-China Tiger, probably only survives in captivity!"...
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Sep
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Jul
Dandelions (with apologies to William)
Inspired by the sight of dandelion, today's author writes of their effect on him....
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Jul
Easter Triduum
On this second day of igNation's poetry week, the poe t takes us back to the start of the Easter Triduum....
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Jun
Red Tongues of Fire
" pray you recall your being “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”. I pray you recognize today the presence of the Holy Spirit working in your lives and in those around you! "...
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Jun
Things I Do Not Understand
" But though I do not see and though I do not understand, I do believe. And I bank my whole life on that belief."...
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May
“I’m dreaming of a white”… Easter?
"At Jesus’ birth peace and glory were proclaimed as a future promise. In the week of Passion tide we celebrate their reality that only come through Jesus’ cross."...