Thoughts from a Canadian Vicar
“Of all the wonders of nature, a tree in summer is perhaps the most remarkable; with the possible exception of a moose singing "Embraceable You" in spats.” ~Woody Allen I do love Woody Allen! What brings up this quote? Well...On Sunday night I have that dreaded experience of once again taking center stage to sing... Continue Reading →
EDITORIAL FOR TOMORROW'S ISSUE OF THE TECUMSEH TRIBUNE How wonderful it is that the Town has secured the funds needed to develop our Tecumseh waterfront park. We should all celebrate this news as the property at the end of Manning Rd. is a gorgeous place to be with family and friends. It gives unfettered access... Continue Reading →
As many of you know, I am currently engaged in studying my Doctorate in Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Each group that moves through the program chooses a name which is reflective of the group’s identity. The group to which I belong, chose the name “The Bridge.” We did so because we felt... Continue Reading →
“It's the end of the world as we know it. It's the end of the world as we know it. It's the end of the world as we know it ... and I feel fine.” Those are the lyrics of R.E.M.’s 1987 hit song titled ‘It’s the end of the worlds as we know it... Continue Reading →
As many of you know by now, on Sunday at the opening liturgy of the 169th Synod of the Diocese of Huron, Bishop Bob Bennett appointed me to the Cathedral Chapter of Canons. It is a tremendous honour for which I feel undeserving. I was humbled by Bishop’s invitation to be a Canon of the... Continue Reading →
Joseph Campbell who was best remembered for saying ‘Follow your bliss,’ also mused, “Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” Is he right? Is it true that we find more within ourselves when our life is most challenged? I suspect that it is difficult for us in the moment... Continue Reading →
Over the last couple of days my blog has had record traffic because of my last post. I have also had opportunity to communicate with many people some who agree with my position and some who wildly disagree. Some comments were so rude and demeaning to people who are on the street and/or to me... Continue Reading →
"Foxes have dens, and birds have nests. But the Son of Man doesn't have a place to call his own." ---Jesus MY UPCOMING ARTICLE FOR THE TECUMSEH TRIBUNE Mark Boscariol, proprietor of Chanoso's, Oishii and The Room in downtown Windsor is floating the notion in the local media that we can rid the streets of panhandlers if we... Continue Reading →
Later today I will award the St. Mark’s by-the-Lake Scholarship in Christian leadership at Huron University College. It is always an honour to return to my alma mater and offer a prize to the student who best exemplifies excellence in ministry most specifically in leadership. The parish initiated this award seven years ago in an... Continue Reading →
Comedian Rita Rudner joked, “I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” Fifteen years ago today I found the person that I want to annoy for the rest of my life and she agreed to let me do just that.... Continue Reading →
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