Wise words from Brother Curtis on the principles we can draw from Jesus’ storytelling, with down-to-earth advice on putting them into practice. Continue reading
When we feel surrounded by great evil and darkness, “our very misfortunes become part of the growth of love, truth, and justice.” How can that be? Ron Rolheiser encourages us to search underneath what’s happening in the daily news to see God alive and working. Continue reading
What if the moments that break us open and turn our preconceived ideas inside out are precisely the moments that God shines forth most brightly? Our guest columnist writes with refreshing frankness about the challenges of making space in our lives to “plumb the depths of the holy”. Continue reading
When do we have enough? How do we counter the allure of consumerism? Br. Curtis Almquist presents us with the refreshing argument that it IS possible to find contentment, when we tap into ancient, counter-cultural principles and practices. Continue reading
Pastor John Van Sloten writes on the unrecognized and often uncelebrated ways that God’s love is visible in the recent Alberta wildfire disaster. Continue reading
Ron Semenoff recalls how, as a new Christian convert who had major “issues” with the Saints, he cautiously acquired a great love and reverence for these holy men and women throughout history. 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
Pastor and teacher Jim Kenney reflects on the “holy connections” that God brings into our lives. Through personal stories and examples from Scripture, he encourages us to look for and nurture those grace-filled moments. Continue reading
Maria Morales and her husband grew up in a place where many of us flee to escape the winter blues: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. But broken dreams were a catalyst for this young couple. They made a crazy “proposal” to God – to bless their move from tropical paradise to a frozen northland called Canada. Continue reading
How do we give support to people in profound grief? The founder of Alberta Health Services’ Grief Support Program, Pastor Bob Glasgow, helps us find words of love and healing. Continue reading
