Exploration and Spiritual Evolution
My name is Della Paranich, and to speak of my painting and art I must refer to an emerging vision within my life, consisting of…
My Friend Jean Vanier — Teacher, and Brother
Jean Vanier, who died the poorest of the poor, was teacher, shepherd, brother and friend. He passed away two years ago, May 7, 2019, at…
The Anti-Beatitudes
Blessed are the RICH; who make as much money as they can They’ve learned how to work the system. Their money is their security. they…
Church and Farm: Something in The Wind
“There is nothing permanent except change”, said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Yet, when I look at the farm buildings that served our family for the…
Muenster, Saskatchewan, Peter Novecosky and The Prairie Messenger
While long an admirer of the Prairie Messenger, based as it was in Muenster, SK, my direct acquaintance began on April Fools day, 1982 at…
Carney at The Threshold
There are few coincidences in my life with Liberal notables. The newly minted Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and I crossed paths, sort of, with…
The Road Ahead
PRAYER My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for…
On Migrants, Human Rights — Excerpts from Remi De Roo, Pilgrim and Profit
IMMIGRANTS The discussion on immigration will probably raise a number of important issues. Is immigration a right or a privilege? Who comes first, the native…
Reverend Alerted World to Cambodian Atrocities
The Rev. François Ponchaud, a French Catholic priest whose book “Cambodia: Year Zero” alerted the world to the atrocities being committed by the communist Khmer…
Service Made Me Feel I Knew Her
On March 7, 2025 I attended Dorothy Bob’s (In religion: Sister Mary Juan Diego) Memorial Service. Although I didn’t know Dorothy, I feel I do.…