National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Aligned with the 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the members of St Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Winnipeg, celebrated the values of truth and reconciliation when the community gathered…
Social justice seeks to challenge systemic injustices, promote equity, and create a more just and inclusive society.
Still This Love Goes On
This song by Buffy Sainte-Marie holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorite songs. This soulful ballad beautifully explores themes of memory, enduring love, and…
Pale Pink Lipstick
Dana Thompson-Peladeau is the niece of Sandra Stewart, RNDM. She is married to Ryan and they have two children. Dana is completing her social work degree. This poem was a…
Paying Attention
Human-trafficking affects 40+ million people around the globe. Climate change, gender inequality, systemic racism, poverty, neoliberal capitalism, war and conflict, forced migration drive its proliferation. Traffickers make billions of dollars…
What’s in a Name?
There is much that Canada and New Zealand do not have in common. Canada is nearly 40 times larger than New Zealand area-wise and very different in respect of climate.…
“And There Was No Room For Them At The Inn”
In recent years, I have been more involved in working with politically and economically disenfranchised New Zealanders which includes in worrying rising numbers the homeless. Their situation is distressing and…
Indigenous-Filipino Catholic Relations
A Sneak Peek of My Research on Filipino Catholics and the Challenges of the Truth and Reconciliation Process: I am currently writing my research project for my Doctor of Ministry…
Imagination and Social Justice
Many years ago, I came across a photograph and reflection from theologian Elizabeth Johnson that I have had on my computer desktop ever since. Both photo and reflection come from…
Why the Difference?
In the light of the May 11th assassination of the Al Jazeera journalist, Palestinian Christian woman Shireen Abu Aqleh, and the shocking incidents around her funeral1, I have a question. Why…
Indigenous Surge
Susan Roll is away this week. Her usual Scripture Reflection will return next Friday.Indigenous Surge. That’s the title of the photo at the top of this post. It catches something…