Imagine finding yourself in jail, marriage and career busted, hope destroyed, overwhelmed by shame. But sometimes hitting rock bottom gives you the perspective to finally look up and see the light. Continue reading
In the midst of the current refugee crisis, former Citizenship Judge Ann Wilson recounts her own experience of immigration, and the great value of kindness and hospitality. Continue reading
This month’s issue of Kolbe Times is all about words, so we thought we’d ask our readers about their favourite books! Let us know a little about a book that made you smile or laugh or cry or maybe even changed your life. We’ll share some of your submissions on our website.
Meg Konditi reviews Miracle Worker, Rosebud Theatre’s poignant play about the life of Helen Keller, a deaf, blind girl trapped alone in darkness and silence until a young teacher miraculously breaks through. Continue reading
Dr. Gordon Smith, President of Ambrose University, discusses the books that had a significant impact on his faith formation, and led to a change of heart. Continue reading
Bill and Laura Locke – Editor and Publisher of Kolbe Times “All good things must come to an end.” That oft-quoted proverb is believed to have originated in a poem called “Troilus and Criseyde” by Geoffrey Chaucer, who lived in the 1300s and is best known for writing The Canterbury…
In this moving essay, student Aaron Ellsworth writes about his journey to understand the importance of self-mercy, and his experiences learning to rise above depression and anxiety while attending St. Mary’s University. Continue reading
Tears are rolling down Larry´s face and a knot is in his throat. The folks at Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) have just surprised Larry with the first birthday party that he has ever had. CoSA’s mission is to support high-risk released individuals in their task of integrating with the community and leading responsible, accountable lives after serving time in prison. Continue reading
In her final year as a theatre student at Rosebud School of the Arts, Christina Muldoon shares her experiences of profound growth, both as an artist and a person of faith. Her beautiful reflection on what she has learned speaks to all of us about how life – and art – is never a straight line. Continue reading
Ron Rolheiser on the power of creativity to prevent a descent into darkness as seen in Michael Ondaatje’s Novel “Anil’s Ghost” Continue reading
