Opinion

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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On Poetry

Some years ago, I served as chaplain in a city-owned long-term care facility. During that time, I developed a weekly…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…