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Embracing Transformation in Christianity

Rt. Rev'd John Organ February 1, 2024

One of the givens of Christianity, from it’s beginning to now, is its power to transform lives. Those first disciples called by Jesus were never ...

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Embracing the Light in The Darkness: Epiphany and The Radiance of Hope

The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner January 1, 2024

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that in the darkest days of the year, we celebrate light. On the feast of Epiphany, we hear “Arise, ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

The Reverence Trap: Dangerous Vocations

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe January 1, 2024

In previous columns, I’ve highlighted the challenges faced by clergy, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial lockdowns. I’ve shared personal strategies for maintaining mental health ...

Ford Matchim Columns

Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

Ford Matchim January 1, 2024

Scripture writings are numerous on the importance of courage: against great foes (Judges 7:7-23); against great odds (1Samuel 17:32,50); when threatened (Daniel 3:16-18); when intimidated ...

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An Unexpected Divine Encounter

Emily F. Rowe January 1, 2024

On January 25th, the Church remembers the conversion of St. Paul. Unless we go to a church named for St. Paul, many of us might ...

Melanie Clarke Columns

2024 Begins!

Melanie Clarke January 1, 2024

January in Newfoundland and Labrador doesn’t usually bring much joy to those of us who live here. It’s the darkest, snowiest, windiest, and coldest time ...

The Rev’d Michael Li Columns

Meant For Good

The Rev’d Michael Li January 1, 2024

The Bible tells us that God is in control of all of life’s circumstances. If God is not in complete control, then who/what is? Karl ...

The Rt. Rev'd Samuel Rose Columns

Overturning Tables

The Rt. Rev'd Samuel Rose January 1, 2024

Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the ...

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Why Does Anglican Life Have This Website?

Emily F. Rowe December 15, 2023

Sometimes, I have people question the need for a website: Does Anglican Life really need one? Is this a waste of the Editor’s time? Does ...

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Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

Ford Matchim December 1, 2023

The day set to go up Newman Sound Bay to Big Bight was a big deal. My father and his logging partner had already spent ...