A New Year’s Lesson
Ronald Clarke
January 1, 2022
The gospel for the first Sunday after Epiphany tells the story of Jesus going into the temple at the age of twelve. Like any other
The gospel for the first Sunday after Epiphany tells the story of Jesus going into the temple at the age of twelve. Like any other
This is the last column written by Ronald Clarke for Anglican Life; it appeared in the December 2021 print issue of the paper. Ronald Clarke
When I was growing up in Chance Cove, Trinity Bay, I decided I wanted to become a doctor. At the age of ten, I broke
All summer long, I marvelled at the size and colour of the trees in Newfoundland. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the trees as green
September for me has always been the month where work begins and my daily routines start again. I was a teacher for over 40 years,
When I was a little boy, June was an exciting time of year for me. School was closing for the year which meant more play
It’s that time of year again when the flowers are beginning to grow. All winter, these precious little buds have been buried under the ground
When my children were small, and we had recently moved to St. John’s, our family became members of the church of St. Mary the Virgin
Looking back over the 90 years of my life, I realize I have a lot of gratitude towards those whom I have encountered in my
Little children can be so sweetly inquisitive! Often they can surprise you with difficult, even profound questions. Five year old Billy had just finished the