With lyrics by St. Jean de Brebeuf, SJ, The Huron Carol is Canada's oldest Christmas song....
"Francis urged political leaders to accept that true peace and international security cannot be built in a climate of distrust." ...
On this New Year's eve, the poet offers - for your consideration - a pledge you might want to consider....
The simplicity belies its profound wisdom. The last two lines could easily be an Advent theme....
"The separation of children from their parents is an indescribable cruelty. It goes to the heart of what is the most sacred bond that can exist, that between parents and their children."...
"And since I control the choice of music and the amount of time listening, I can savour the words/music and spirit of the Holy seasons."...
"Well, I have wonderful memories of many partridges; actually, the proper name is ruffed grouse, and my late husband, Jack Earle, was a very good grouse hunter. In fact, we bought 110 acres in the middle of nowhere in 1996 because this was one of his favourite grouse hunting spots."...
"It remains always essential to continue speaking to the close and holy. In these days leading to Christmas, let’s take time to deepen that conversation, .. ."...