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.…
Indigenous Nun Returned to Kamloops Residential School
Sister Dorothy Bob was buried from Holy Cross Parish in Gordon Head on March 7. It was an interesting blend of Roman Catholic and First…
Carney Sees Politics as a Medium to Lift Up The Common Good
Mark Carney had just come to the podium at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa to make his acceptance speech after the Liberal Party of Canada…
Healing Energy
Healing energy flows so deep Vivid colours my mind to keep Shadows and colours mingling Thoughts and emotions tingling Confirming I am on the right…
Nature is Beauty But: This is What Bugs Me
What bugs me? “Bugs bug me!” Over the years I’ve been invaded by insects of all sizes, shapes and types. One past year the critters…