Who is Pope Leo XIV? The American Longshot has a Latin Missionary Heart
At precisely 6:08 on Thursday evening, as the blazing Roman sun virtually blinded the tens of thousands of tourists and Christian pilgrims crammed into the…
Pope Francis Upheld the Spirit of Liberation Theology
More than torture and murder contained liberation theology. The Vatican, headed by Pope John Paul II, refuted its core beliefs. To portray Christ as “a…
Totally Captured The Imagination
Lorraine Murray’s children’s book, Emma In The Muddle is an adorable story told through the eyes of a Newfoundland puppy. Because Emma did not want…
Elizabeth Marrion Martindale — 1938 – 2025
MARTINDALE, Elizabeth Marrion (Betty) passed away peacefully in Chemainus on February 20, 2025 at the age of 86. She will be greatly missed by her…
Paul Jerome Gubbells — 1965 – 2024
GUBBELS, Paul Jerome, passed away on December 25, 2024 due to an accidental fall at home. He was born on August 20, 1965 to Peter…
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…