Discovering Spiritual Ireland (and Canada)
In October I had the remarkable experience of leading a youth retreat in Ontario. The group included the ministers of Pickering Village United Church, David…
Sisters of St. Ann’s Art Offers Glimpse of Victoria’s Past
One thing led to another. I went to see an installation of artworks by the Sisters of St. Ann at the Art Gallery of Greater…
Vancouver Truth and Reconciliation: A Sacramental Journey of Sorts
September 20th and 21st I had the honour of representing the Social Justice Team of Church of the Ascension Parish both as a witness at…
Book Answers Big Questions About JFK Murder
I had been waiting for this book for a long time. It finally answered, to my satisfaction, the big questions about John F. Kennedy’s…
Genetically Mutated Food: An Ultimate Wedge Issue
Some day, perhaps in the not too distant future, Christians everywhere could be faced with the prospect of having to use genetically-engineered wheat in their…
My Journey From Silence to Solidarity
A ‘LEGEND IN HIS OWN TIME’ – Father Roy Bourgeois’ life story as a Maryknoll priest who coordinated the resistance to the murderous policies of…
Evolution is Happening Continually on Every Level
In this article I would like to start with Savary’s Second Basic Principle, “Evolution is happening continually on every level of being and it…
Buon Natale
In Italy the Christmas Bells ring ‘Buon Natale! Buon Natale!’ Echoing across the hills and down the valley, down the valley. ‘Come to the Chiasa,…
Victoria Awaits New Bishop
Bishop Richard Gagnon of the Diocese of Victoria has been appointed archbishop-elect of Winnipeg. Gagnon was appointed to the Victoria post in 2004. He…
I’d Rather Have the Pay of Biggs Than The Bay of Pigs
I awoke late on a Sunday. Rolled over and turned on the CBC. The weather forecast called for drog and fizzle. Dandy, November in Victoria.…