Opinion

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Finding Strength in The Quiet Light of Epiphany

The month of January often brings a quiet honesty that settles in after the fullness of Christmas. Once the decorations…

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Light In The Darkness

In the years that I have been ordained, there have not been that many times where I have not celebrated…

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What Baseball Can Teach The Church

As I write this column the Blue Jays are tied 2-2 in the World Series. By the time this is…

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The Need To Retreat

Whenever I say that I’ve entered my fourteenth year of parish life, one thought comes to mind: where did all…

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The Everlasting Light

As winter settles over us and we draw near to Christmas, I find myself reflecting on these words from the…

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Words Are Not Enough: Finding Authentic Faith Amidst The Noise

Friends, I can’t speak for you, but I would confidently presume to say for most of us, our lives are…

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Beyond The Moral Mess: Reclaiming Love As The Only Law

I’ve watched a lot of movies in my time. A lot of television, too. I’ve read a good number of…

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Structural Downsizing of Anglican Church Governance Bodies

Albert Einstein died in 1955. That’s seventy years ago. But before he died, he made a bold statement: “We must…

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My Spiritual Journey with St. Michael and All Angels

On Sunday, September 28th, 2025, the Congregation of St. Michael and All Angels in the Parish of Deer Lake celebrated…

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A Holy Answer to A Simple Question

How was Kenya? A simple question without a simple answer. This past June, I travelled with other members of the…