We are only a couple of short days away from Advent. Hard to imagine that Advent is not here yet when we have had the commercial carnival known as Christmas up to full mach 2 having been launched right after... Continue Reading →
In doing a little research today I discovered that the name DARRYL means “beloved.” Its’ origins are English and the word means almost literally “from Arielle” in France. It is an interesting choice of a name for my brother... Continue Reading →
This past weekend was a big one indeed. Friday was our 8th Annual Celebrity Steak BBQ and Auction. A great night and good time for all 230 present. While it raised great funds for the Raising the Roof Fund it... Continue Reading →
Fundraising can really be “fun raising.” We are in the very height of it all here at St. Mark’s by-the-Lake for the next week or so. Saturday was our annual Fall Bazaar. That has meant that for the past few... Continue Reading →
Well it has happened at long last. Don Harvey, the “retired” bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador is taking his leave. Do I believe this is sad news for the Anglican Church of Canada? Yes I do – but not... Continue Reading →
Admittedly, I did not begin my day well for a variety of reasons which I will not go into. I just not get started well and I was not looking forward to the day at all. But, my professor of... Continue Reading →
My Uncle Albert (My father’s brother) used to enter our house each evening after supper and announce his presence from the porch with the word – Hoiiiiiiiii! It was classic – one of those moments that you wait for each... Continue Reading →
“No single tradition monopolizes the truth. We must glean the best values of all traditions and work together to remove the tensions between traditions in order to give peace a chance.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist Monk and Scholar ... Continue Reading →
You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis A few years ago I was in Victoria, BC taking a week of respite in February. I should say, straight... Continue Reading →
