April 2024
Ashes and Alleluias!
On February 11th, parishioners at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Corner Brook participated in the annual “Rite for the Burning of Palms in Preparation for Ash Wednesday.” As they moved from the sanctuary to the lychgate, they “hid” their alleluias and prayed: “Loving God, as Lent nears, we hide the Alleluia, our…
As you read this you will be reflecting from your perspective of having passed through one more Lenten season. For…
The above three photographs are: a group shot from the ordination of The Rev’d Rowena Payne, Rev’d Rowena cutting her…
On Sunday, February 25th, the Archdeaconry of Labrador celebrated the ordination of Rev’d Rowena Payne to the Sacred Order of…
I have long said that the Gospel at my funeral will be from the 21st chapter of John’s Gospel, if…
Easter is the gift of renewal, abundance life here, and, amazingly, everlasting life hereafter! This is all God’s doing! Creatures…
Throughout my life, when I said the word “promise,” I meant it. As a young child, I remember being in…
Above are two photographs are from the installation of ACW officers in the parish of Meadows for 2024.
On January 28th, St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques had a puppet show with our favourite puppets, Creamsicle and…
Ever wonder where in the world PWRDF does its work, or how they distribute their donations? The map above shows,…
Last summer I tried salmon fishing again. It had been years since my last time, mostly because of my extreme…
Social media is awash with information on intelligence: Rational intelligence (IQ)—what I think; Emotional intelligence (EQ)—what I feel; and Spiritual…
As I sit at my laptop, and gaze at the church calendar in front of me on the wall, I’m…
Alleluia! We are in the Easter Season! One of the things that is tugging at my heart this year, this…
On February 13th, the ACW of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques had a pancake supper, meeting, and fellowship. A…