Mahatma Gandhi was a great spiritual and political leader who demonstrated the ability of one person to make a difference and to do so via methods of peace and nonviolence. Sadly, the man who lived the way of nonviolence was shot to death by a Hindu extremist who was tired of Gandhi’s acceptance and tolerance... Continue Reading →
A Good Sou’west wind!
Robert Frost is one of my very favourite poets. Today marks the 45th anniversary of his death. I remember back to school days when we would read a lot of his work. The poems that most come to mind are Birches, Out, Out…, Stopping by The Woods on a Snowy Evening, and of course,... Continue Reading →
The Pencil Makers Association
I preface this blog by stating that I found myself entertained online tonight which "lead" to laughter and a little reflection - here 'tis! If you are a pencil maker, today is a big day for you. Today is the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas and for a pencil maker there is no... Continue Reading →
Interdependence
Thomas Merton said “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” We live in a world which seems to be hell-bent on convincing us that the opposite of this true.... Continue Reading →
Andrea’s Anthem
“Pleasure the meeting and parting the pain.” That was what my Grandmother used to say when we would make our summer visits to Pilley’s Island each summer. Yesterday we returned to Windsor from Newfoundland and from a hard but very love filled week. Saying farewell to my parents and to Gary and Annette and Leah... Continue Reading →
A Sweet and Touching Farewell
Today we said farewell to our little Andrea. It was a wonderful celebration of a little girl’s all too short life. It was a remarkable but exhausting day. St. Peter’s Church in Upper Island Cove seats well over 500 people, and it was filled to the brim today. The music, the preaching, and the... Continue Reading →
In The Arms of the Angels
Yesterday our sweet Andrea Sparkes – age 6 years died peacefully at home in the arms of those who loved her best. Words alone cannot express how very much Gary and Annette have cared for and loved their little girls and I am so proud of them for how they have managed these very harsh... Continue Reading →
A Wonderful Labrador Artist
Catherinanne and I moved to Windsor over nine years ago. Before our move we had lived in Wabush, Labrador for a little over a year where I was the Associate Priest in the parish of Labrador West. The rector there was a great man who was also Archdeacon of Labrador – Francis Buckle. While it... Continue Reading →
Benefactor OR Minister
I most recently saw the noun “benefactor” used in a set of prayers of thanksgiving in place of parishioners or congregants. I thought it a little odd so I did some reading. Dictionary.com lists two definitions. According to the good folks over there at Dictionary.com a benefactor is “a person who confers a benefit; a... Continue Reading →
Follow Me
From today’s readings come these words from Mark; “As he passed by the Sea of Galilee,he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea;they were fishermen.Jesus said to them,“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Then they left their nets and followed him.He walked along a little... Continue Reading →
It's Just Kevin's Corner 