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What Brings You Joy?
My father, Ron, was an avid volunteer. His whole life, he did what he could for other people. As a…
Our Church Cannot Move Forward Without Reconciliation
On June 24th, we remember the birth of John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, and the one who baptised…
Deepening Relationships, Part I
What do you think is the hardest part about following Jesus? Do you think the most challenging part is letting…
My Last Column
In 2000, I was approached by Archdeacon John Robertson, the senior planned giving Officer for the Anglican Church of Canada,…
Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe
Perhaps we could not continue the way we are if we had constant, hands-on reminders of God’s existence. If God…
After the Great Flood
The narratives in Genesis 1-11 are highly figurative in their language. They introduce the story of God’s people which begins…
Father Tom and A Sense of Humour
The web is loaded with stories about weird clauses in wills that defy common sense. Some of them are funny.…
In Search of Perfection
When springtime comes to Newfoundland and Labrador, we are never sure what to expect. The weather is certainly very unpredictable,…
World Without End: Letting Go of Permanence
‘Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost…’ Since the 16th century, Anglicans have…
A Bishop’s Letter Written To You From The Holy Land
Friends, as I write this, it is Wednesday March 15th, and I write to you from the town of Nazareth.…