Thoughts from a Canadian Vicar
Some days the Holy Spirit has a way of delivering what you need when you need it! Previous to my appointment to St Aidan's four years ago, I was rector of a wonderful community of people in Tecumseh, St Mark's by-the-Lake. Among the many meaningful modes of ministry in that church was a Lenten Outreach... Continue Reading →
If you happen to be a Saint and you happen to die or get killed in a Leap year on February 29th - I guess you only get celebrated every four years! Ok - Not really -- your date is moved to February 28th. Since this is a Leap year I thought it would be... Continue Reading →
Last night on my “Walk to Jerusalem” I was struck by how wonderfully quiet it is on our streets after 11 pm. Stillness! I saw the appeal of talking a ‘walk in the snow.’ It was really cold. So much so that each footstep left a firm print while echoing a loud scrunch into the... Continue Reading →
Words are hard to find To describe that which makes no sense - How can we comprehend, such dark and wild violence? Words are hard to find In the face of loss so immense - How should we respond to darkness so intense? Words are hard to find As these images burn the eye -... Continue Reading →
October 01 is the Feast day of the Little Flower – St. Thérèse de Lisieux. She died on September 30, 1897. As I closed the day I read some of her words as a reminder of the Love that God gave to the world in this young woman of faith and the Love that God continues... Continue Reading →
Allah looks not at your figures, nor at your outward appearance but He looks at your hearts and deeds. — Prophet Muhammad SAW God doesn't look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the Lord sees into the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16: 7 I miss Wafa. A dozen years ago... Continue Reading →
Tara Brach writes “the spiritual path is not a solo endeavour. In fact, the very notion of a self who is trying to free her/himself is a delusion. We are in it together and the company of spiritual friends helps us realize our interconnectedness.” There is something special that happens when we come together. That... Continue Reading →
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its... Continue Reading →
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the word of the day. Great Scrabble word. The word means “fear of Friday the thirteenth.” There is a lot of discussion just about everywhere today of today being unlucky. For those who are superstitious this is a horrendous day to do just about anything. But you ask, is there anything behind this... Continue Reading →
Today I officiated at the funeral of Greg Lambden. While I did not know Greg, I know his family and I know how very important he was to his family. Greg was only 35 when he died. His life was way too short. Greg had Spinal Bifida. One doctor gave him no chance at life... Continue Reading →
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