Opinion

line drawing of Jesus wearing the crown of thorns
Emily RoweColumns

Lenten Wisdom from 1961

Here on the right is a clip from the February 1961 issue of The Newfoundland Churchman (which is now this paper, Anglican Life) talking about ...
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A long, straight two-lane highway stretching through a vast, arid desert landscape as seen from the side of a bus.
The Rev’d James SpencerColumns

Why Worship Needs A Destination

There’s a video game called “Desert Bus”. It was never officially released and was only intended to be part of a larger game collection. However, ...
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A statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, adorned with a silver crown and white veil, surrounded by white flowers under a fringed canopy.
The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-TurnerColumns

Turning The World Upside Down: The Church And Stong Women

On January 28th, 2026, the Confirmation of Election Service marked the moment when Dame Sarah Mullally legally became the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, and the ...
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A portrait of a blonde woman next to the quote: "Bravery doesn’t demand perfection; it wants forward momentum. Just like a leap of faith."
Felicity BaronsMarch 2026

Does The Church Have Room For Bravery?

I am a child and an adult of the Church, and possibly a dying breed. Over the years, I have seen many of my peers ...
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the dashboard of a car with the check engine light on
Bishop Samuel RoseColumns

Check Your Spiritual Engine

If you own a vehicle, chances are you’ve seen the dreaded check engine light flash on your dashboard. If you are like me, you get ...
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a selection of shortbread cookies in the shape of hearts on a cooling rack
Emily RoweColumns

Valentine’s Day: Bringing Warmth and Generosity in A Cold Month

The middle of this month brings us to Valentine’s Day. When I was young, I remember decorating a box for my school desk so my ...
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A notebook and mechanical pen on a wooden table, highlighted by natural sunlight next to a dark mug.
The Rev'd Amber TremblettColumns

When There’s Nothing To Say

I’m not sure how to describe the feeling I have as I write this column. The feeling of wanting, needing to write, but believing I ...
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A notebook, pen, mug, and lit candle on a table in front of a cozy fireplace.
The Rev’d Andreas ThielColumns

On Poetry

Some years ago, I served as chaplain in a city-owned long-term care facility. During that time, I developed a weekly program called Coffee with the ...
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Religious icon of an elderly man with a long white beard holding the Christ child.
The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey PettenColumns

God Is Found In Human Form

Last year, in the days leading up to the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord (Candlemas Day), I was scrolling the social media platform ...
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Orthodox fresco depicting the Last Supper with figures seated around an oval table.
Bishop John WattonCentral Newfoundland

That They May All Be One: A Journey Through The Eucharist

In early December, the Diocese of Central Newfoundland completed a course on the Holy Eucharist. That course was a journey through the roots of early ...
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