Calming anxiety’s storm through the Real Presence

August 29, 2026

In an age of anxiety, what does faith have to say?

Light of Pentecost overcomes the dark

May 16, 2026

A retreat on the theme of “the story depression tells and the story Christianity tells” rang in the ears and hearts of us attendees.

Why we keep running into love

The coming of the beloved makes all things new

April 30, 2026

Today, many of us, even our youth, have forgotten how to fall in love. We’ve become controlled, white-knuckled, self-sufficient; wary, informed, smart like phones, scrambling to keep up with artificial smartness.

Accepting Christ’s joy overcomes fear, sorrow

April 3, 2026

We’re poor, we humans walking the earth. We’re nothing in the vast universe, and can keep nothing. If God forgot us, even for a micro-second, we wouldn’t exist.

God’s quality of mercy is never shamed

March 7, 2026

We know from Scripture and Church teaching that nobody is created monstrous. We’re created in God’s image, but what does that mean?

Christ's face mirrors the suffering child

February 5, 2026

A woman was surprised to see, during a stressful interview with their son’s principal, her dear husband’s face crumple like a child’s, a look of terror appearing momentarily.

Caring for Christ means caring for children

December 25, 2025

A woman was surprised to see, during a stressful interview with their son’s principal, her dear husband’s face crumple like a child’s, a look of terror appearing there momentarily.

The divine Physician heals the wounded

We are all in need of mercy

December 6, 2025

Human dignity is restored to someone shattered. A dead relationship comes to life. A broken person is made whole. How does it happen?

Stand in love, not judgment, of others

Our non-judging shows genuine love

September 25, 2025

One morning before dawn, Sam wakes to sounds of his next-door neighbour screaming and swearing. He hears banging sounds, as of things being thrown around. He knows an older man, young woman and a child live there. Does he mind his own business? Does he excoriate them for waking him up? Does he investigate or go back to sleep?

The complaining cry hiding the deepest need

August 29, 2025

At a church event for seniors, activities and games were organized for guests, with lunch, snacks and prayer time. To the surprise of all, one woman’s voice echoed throughout the afternoon, complaining she didn’t get anything she wanted, didn’t feel well treated, and was bitterly disappointed.