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 →
"On with the dance! Let joy be unconfined; No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet." - George Gordon Byron On Saturday last, Catherinanne threw an awesome party at Boston Pizza in honour of my graduation from McCormick last month. It was a great day. Many... Continue Reading →
I love it when people ask me where I met my wife Catherinanne. I like it because it gives me the opportunity to say, “I picked her up at a Roman Catholic Seminary!” I feel fairly confident in saying that I am the only man to have found a wife at St. Peter’s Seminary in... 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 →
On Tuesday evening I got in a ball game at Comerica Park. It was a great night with three great guys. Thanks Mark and Dan and Rob for a good night – with special props to Mark for the wonderful seats. It was a wild evening. So much happened --- well everything happened but the... Continue Reading →
Today is the Feast day of St. George the Martyr. A Big day for someone with the surname George! The day is made all the more special for me because I grew up in the church of St. George the Martyr in Whiteway Newfoundland. What a wonderful little church it twas! Well ... is....It is... 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 →
Blessèd are you, God of compassion and mercy, to you be praise and glory for ever! In the darkness of our sin, your light breaks forth like the dawn and your healing springs up for deliverance. As we rejoice in the gift of your saving help, sustain us with your bountiful Spirit and open our... Continue Reading →
Acquainted with the Night I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain -- and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I have passed by the watchman on his beat And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. I... Continue Reading →
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