Reflections on Scripture and Life in the Canadian North
The people of the northern Church manage without a priest because they are used to being on their own. In place of the Eucharist, the people continue to gather thanks to faithful lay leaders who keep the spark of faith alive. Continue reading Helpers in the Vineyard
There is solace in knowing that the sun will rise again. Though the sun is out of our view we see signs of its presence still as beautiful displays of fiery red and orange clouds skirt the horizon during the mid-day. These days without sunshine might seem long but like all life’s difficult moments, these too will pass. Continue reading The Dark Days
The darkness has not just been a gap or a pause between one part of the year and the next but, rather, it has been a crucible into which we have been forged into something new and who does not like an opportunity to begin again? Continue reading Pastor’s Letter for December
We will soon celebrate Thanksgiving for the abundance of gifts we have received yet I am conscious that, for many in the north and around the world, this past year has been very difficult. Major storms, terrible violence, loved ones lost on the land. Yet we remain grateful for God’s grace which is often unseen but continues to sustain us none-the-less through those most difficult times. Continue reading Pastor’s Letter for September
Enjoy the latest update from the western Canadian RC Missions… Continue reading Pastor’s Letter for August
