An Ocean of Truth in Which to Swim
A Reflection on Interlinked MomentsIt was, as they say, a news-filled year last Friday, February 28.Agreements honoured since the end of WW II, the “Rules Based International Order” were trashed…
The current era in which we live, marked by unique challenges, advancements, and cultural shifts.
The Crisis in Gaza: How We Can Help
The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands urgent attention and action. But how can we make a difference from afar? While it may seem challenging, the resources below offer a strong…
Seeking Peace in Palestine and Israel
“We are afraid. We are tired. We are alone.”These words were shared by Palestinians to a friend of mine who recently visited the West Bank on a Solidarity Tour. My…
What Will History Say About 2025?
As I watch the services for former President Carter I ask the question ‘What will history say about our present world leaders?” This year marks eighty years since the foundation…
Resolutions and Fear of the Future
How many New Resolutions have we made and broken within a couple of weeks or even within days, over the years? There is so much excitement around the Christmas Season…
Gate of the Year: A Poem
I was an adolescent when I first heard the opening lines of “Gate of the Year”, by Minnie Louise Haskins. It was read to me by my dad, with whom…
The Weary World Rejoices
Here it is again. Advent is suddenly here, and I am once again thrust into the world (and the work) of “waiting in joyful hope.”Waiting, in its many forms is…
ANZAC Day Commemoration in New Zealand
ANZAC Day Commemoration I am writing this on April 25, a public holiday as New Zealanders remember those 2779 New Zealand soldiers who died at Gallipoli in the senseless assault…
Father Sky and Mother Earth
The recent solar eclipse of April 8th was applauded by many as a singular event, and the most viewed astronomical event in history. For humans who gathered in droves along…
Significant Moments from the Summer of 2023
The summer of 2023 has already held many significant moments. Fires burning across Canada’s north; floods and tornados upending Eastern and Atlantic Canada; the hottest July on record world-wide. Several…