October Festival of Thoughts
I was thinking of what October brings to light and how our world seems to be in circling motions. In the northern part of the world Autumn begins while in…
The Daisy: Musings Part I
There is much to be said for the allure and the beauty of the humble Daisy. For example, in her poem “Two Little Daisies” (The other little daisy wished to…
Grain Elevator Painting: A Poem
Across the Canadian wheat fields,Where golden waves of grain unfurl,Old grain elevators stand like sentinels,Guardians of time’s soft swirl.Their weathered frames and worn-out gearsWhisper tales from days long gone, When…
Moments Under the Sun: A Poetic Journey
Beyond the surface of the routine there exists an invitation, a call, a gentle reminder. Join me on a poetic journey where the sun plays the role of a tender…
O Christ O Light
It is Easter time, and I realize I enjoy Easter days. A sense of “I AM” everywhere, in the middle of the anxieties, the busyness of life, the fast-paced passing…
The Magic of Beauty
The new season of Spring has arrived in New Zealand and life is singing in all her splendour. It is such a wonderful time to just wander in the beauty…
Ordinary Time
In Balay Euphrasie, Davao this week we have been having conversations about Liturgy. I was reminded of how my eyes were opened to celebrating the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time,…
God is Alive, Magic is Afoot: Reflections on the 2023 Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) General Assembly
In this brief article, I want to share something of my experience of the May 25-28 General Assembly of the Canadian Religious Conference. As I began to write, I found…
Whispers in the Night: A Journey of Wonder and Surrender
In the silence of the night, I lay awake, Mind restless, unable to sleep, Pondering what tomorrow brings, As the dawn begins to sing. Yet, a presence nears, Peace gently…
A Time To Be
Lent is a time for embracing reflection and renewal. A time to allow spaces for quieting the buzz of what goes on in and around and allow the silence to…