I was going to raise my ire in righteous indignation over the blatant hostility that this calendar takes to the holy days of Christian faith. Surely this calendar highlights this cultures subtle yet purposeful ebbing of Christian identity and story. Continue reading
Is beyond-death presence the same as eternal life? I find it interesting that the culture, which sometimes criticizes faith as a pie-in the-sky escapist mentality, is now grasping to recognize an existence beyond this life. Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether with a patronal mass or with a green-tinted pint, let’s celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick in Christian love and joy. Let’s take a day to celebrate the unity we share – because today, we’re all Irish. Continue reading
Whenever we point attention to someone’s inabilities or mistakes in an air of arrogant mockery, we essentially strip them of their identity as a child of God. We declare that they are less than we are. Continue reading
Ultimately, the creation of the Calgary Secular Church testifies that God is active. It shows that God is working in people’s hearts in deeper ways than we can acknowledge. Continue reading
Decluttering can be difficult process, where we have to let go. We have to prioritise what will stay and what will not. This is not just a physical reality, our spiritual lives sometimes need to be decluttered to prevent a lot of extra stuff from distracting our connection with God. Continue reading
Nautilus shells, sunflower heads, pine cones, dragonfly wings, Greco-Roman statues, even the ears on our heads: we are irresistibly drawn to and reflected in this subtle yet pervasive ‘fingerprint’. Continue reading
What does it mean to be liturgical in 2013? Are our congregations wishing for a deeper level of participation and involvement in the unfolding of our worship? Continue reading
When I go shopping, I bring my own reusable bags rather than use plastic or paper ones provided. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s something I can do to make a difference. I see it as part of a faith-based response. Continue reading
While the Chinese calendar marks 2013 as the year of the Snake, personally, I think it is the year of the Baby. Well, two babies to be exact; two very high profile babies. Continue reading
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