Dr. Gerry Turcotte brings us another wonderful reflection on life and faith and the human condition. With both wit and perceptivity, he explores the intricacies of following the best paths to enrich and enliven our personal journey. Continue reading
Starting off with the story of a “mondegreen” mix-up regarding the lyrics in John Lennon’s famous song, Gerry Turcotte takes us on a timely exploration of the challenging path of peacemaking. Continue reading
In his usual grace-filled, whimsical way, Dr. Gerry Turcotte offers his thoughts on the interplay between light and dark in our lives. In exploring viewpoints of the optimist and the pessimist, he proposes that perhaps both are needed to see the full picture. Continue reading
Dr. Gerry Turcotte gives us a thoughtful reflection on the limitations of many precious resources in our world. He takes a close look at one commodity that we might take for granted – but shouldn’t. Continue reading
Gerry Turcotte’s love for taking photos of old buildings and faded signs opened his eyes to some profound insights about life, death and faith. Continue reading
Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President of St. Mary’s University, explores his lifelong love of film – from the countless hours in his youth spent hours writing, filming and editing his own amateur movies, to recent deeper reflections on the nature of perception and light. Continue reading
Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President of St. Mary’s University, stands failure on its head and considers the great gifts that are unleashed when we lose our fear of “being wrong”. Continue reading
Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President of St. Mary’s University in Calgary, on stepping out of our complacency and comfort zone to practice hospitality “in the margins”. Continue reading
The subject of mercy should concern us all. There can hardly be any who do not need it — there are surely none who cannot use it. Mercy is the denominator of Christ. In an early homily, Pope Francis argued that “Mercy is the Lord’s most powerful message,” and he called on the Church to exert this as a daily necessity. Continue reading
A wonderful “found poem”, based on biblical sayings, by Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President of St. Mary’s University. Continue reading
