BOOK REVIEW – Courageous Writing – The ‘Vindication’ of Remi De Roo
IN THE FIRST CHAPTER of Remi De Roo’s 1986 book Cries of Victims – Voice of God these words appear: Jesus dedicated his ministry to…
Blue
BLUE A carny clatters into a rainforest town and from the mouths of madmen and babies far tides are shorn clean in a bald twirl…
‘Oasis of Peace’ to Mark Special Anniversary
Since 1987, the property at 2371 Arbot St. in Nanaimo has been an oasis of peace, allowing visitors time for some quiet thoughtful reflection.…
William Kurelek: The Art of the White Rabbit
Often in the summer a song will start bouncing around in my head, usually an archetypal one and I will almost incessantly study the…
Chronicles of a Vatican II Bishop
One of the most important things to come out of Vatican II was the spirit of cooperation and shared ministry for priests and laity.…
Openly-Gay Leader Elected Moderator of the United Church
Openly gay Reverend Gary Paterson of Vancouver was elected moderator of the United Church of Canada Aug. 17 after five rounds of voting at…
Canadian Church Makes Historic Vote
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is delighted to announce that the United Church of Canada (UCC) voted earlier today…
Palestine Facts Don’t Add Up
I am emailing because I was rather upset by Dale Perkins’ article (page 3, June July 2012 Island Catholic News). I don’t have first…
Visiting the Sick
Recently I went through a couple of hospital procedures for a stay of nine days. I was in a room with two beds, bare…
John Bell, Evolutionary Christianity Highlight of Victoria’s Fall Faith Scene
Not busy enough this fall? Still looking for something to add to the calendar? Like church music? Searching for a greater understanding of faith?…