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Mama, Why Do Bad Things Happen?

As a parent to younger children, I’ve fielded this question a fair few times. Most recently in the context of…

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“Christ Is Risen Indeed!”

It is wise to not believe everything we hear. Always best to be cautious and circumspect. The Apostle Thomas needed…

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The Empty Tomb Is For Everyone

The Lord is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The joy of this Easter message is perhaps…

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When Life Throws A Lot At Us Very Quickly

I have become completely fed up with cars. Seriously. They drive me up the wall (no pun intended). If I…

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God As “Us”

God himself stands behind his creation. He stands behind everything.  In the Hebrew of Genesis 1, the name for God…

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Lenten Fasts

If it’s Lent, which it is as of March 2nd, for me that means giving up sugar and often other…

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A Day For Us All To Be A Bit Irish

The saying goes: “We are all a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” It’s a convenient way to excuse…

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Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

During the 40 days of Lent our principal would start the school day standing between the doorways of our two…

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No More Volunteers

It’s time for the church to stop relying on volunteers. That sounds like a harsh thing to say. More than…

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How Youth Are Changing The Face of The Cathedral in St. John’s

For years, programs like Canada summer jobs or provincial grants have enabled employers to easily get in touch with youth…