Opinion
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…
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…
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…
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…
On Poetry
Some years ago, I served as chaplain in a city-owned long-term care facility. During that time, I developed a weekly…
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…
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…
The Shepherds: A Blueprint For Us Today
The Gospel that’s in the lectionary for January 1st this year is from St. Luke, and is about the shepherds…
From Camp Songs To The Body of Christ
For many years, I served as a camp counsellor and director at Killdevil Camp. Anyone who has been to a…
A New Year of Freedom: Trading Duty For Christ’s Love
It’s a tradition in my house that every New Year’s Day, as my wife, my children, and I sit down…









