Opinion

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New Name, Same Ministry

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner January 1, 2025

“That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” So says Juliet in the Shakespearean play Romeo and Juliet, which ...

The Rev’d James Spencer Columns

Lost and Found: The Search for What Matters

The Rev’d James Spencer January 1, 2025

I keep losing my TV remote. I think this is a side effect of: a) having kids, and b) having several devices each requiring its ...

Bishop John Watton Central Newfoundland

Living Lives of Joy and Compassion

Bishop John Watton January 1, 2025

A while back at a parish function in our diocese, I was approached by a person who knows me fairly well. That’s not really strange, ...

Statue of Mary and baby Jesus from St. Mary’s Church, South Creake, Norfolk.

Emily Rowe Columns

Quiet Reflection: Following Mary’s Example in Our Journey With Christ

Emily Rowe December 1, 2024

“[Mary] desired not to make known the secrets she had learned from Christ, but places the things she had read were yet to be accomplished ...

Gift for Christmas by Jess Bailey on unsplash.com

The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten Columns

The Best Gift of All

The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten December 1, 2024

As I get older, I find myself getting more sentimental about things, especially the approaching Christmas season. I find myself thinking back to the Christmas ...

The Rev'd Amber Tremblett Columns

Sacred Moments

The Rev'd Amber Tremblett December 1, 2024

Lately I’ve been reflecting on all the mundane moments of my life, and how God has been using them to teach me about being in ...

Christmas nativity wood carving; photograph by Mario Ls Pergola on unsplash.com.

Bishop John Organ Columns

The Gift of Christmas: Embracing Christ’s Light

Bishop John Organ December 1, 2024

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you ...

destruction in Gaza; photograph by Emad El Byed on unsplash.com for Bishop John Watton's Christmas 2024 message

Bishop John Watton Central Newfoundland

A Season of Hope Amid Global Struggles

Bishop John Watton December 1, 2024

This fall, at a parish gathering, I was approached by one of the people who follow my social media offerings. Whether I am writing, painting, ...

illustration of Christ's nativity with the wise men arriving by losw from shutterstock.com being used for Christmas message by Bishop Sam Rose in 2024.

Bishop Samuel Rose Columns

See The Light. Be The Light

Bishop Samuel Rose December 1, 2024

Christmas is often referred to as the “Season of Light.” This is evident in our communities when bright lights decorate homes and Christmas trees. This ...

The Rev’d James Spencer Columns

War Should Not Be A Game: The Cruelty of Conflict and the Pursuit of Peace

The Rev’d James Spencer November 1, 2024

Do you ever watch Family Feud? Or Jeopardy? Or any other game show where people stand with their hands on buzzers, ready to chime in ...