Opinion
What Am I Doing?
That’s something that I often wonder: what am I doing as the editor of a tri-diocesan newspaper? I’m especially thinking…
An Extraodinary Pilgrimage
In August of this year, my wife and I made our way to Trepassey. We checked in to the local…
Church Cannot Be Just Sunday Mornings
When I was a kid I remember watching sitcoms on Friday night. The original “Full House” was on in those…
Be Willing To Dig Deep To Be Thankful
Every once in a while I get a little smug. One of my offspring will randomly shock me with their…
It’s Time To Stop Talking About “Vocational Priests”
More and more, I’ve heard people talk about ‘vocational priests’ as if this was the future of ordained ministry in…
Dying Without A Will
I have had the sad experience this past summer of too many friends dying. At a wake, the question arose…
A Wonder-Full and Uncertain Future
My granddaughter has recently had her first birthday. What a gift she has been to us, bringing such love, joy,…
All Things Bright And Beautiful
All summer long, I marvelled at the size and colour of the trees in Newfoundland. I don’t think I’ve ever…
The Five L’s of Ministry
He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’…
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
As the saying goes, “Give a man a carrot, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach him how to grow…




