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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
Twenty-Five Years Ago: Arrival at Grande-Clairière
Carrying on from my post of January 30, here is a reflection by Sr. M. of the Trinity, (front centre in the photo) one of the early RNDM Canadian pioneers…
The End
The end.I woke up this morning with that thought.When the season is all about beginning anew,why am I thinking of the end?I recently suddenly lost a very good friend.She was…