In every issue of Kolbe Times, we like to highlight the work of an artist we admire. This fall, we realized that we didn’t have far to look for someone who is passionate about creativity – our own graphic designer, Angus McIntyre. Continue reading
A tough-looking young man looks directly into the camera and says with a crooked grin, “G-Dog is cool, he’s a homeboy, a homey, one of our own.” Who would guess that the canine in question is Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest? Continue reading
With the theme of “Mercy” for this issue of Kolbe Times, it seemed the perfect chance for me to read and review The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri Nouwen. Continue reading
An honest and poignant poem about the many “contradictions in our midst”, by young poet Amanda Achtman. 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
The inspiration behind the Calgary Dream Centre can be summed up in one word – transformation. It’s a word that not only refers to the homeless, disenfranchised men who call this place home. Transformation also figures largely in the life story of the Dream Centre’s Executive Director, Jim Moore. Continue reading
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
Though Olivier Messiaen is often considered to be one of the most influential and celebrated composers of the twentieth century, for many people he is someone yet to be discovered. What do we know about Olivier Messiaen? Continue reading
Corps Bara Dance Theatre is a Calgary based dance company composed of two initiatives, a Project Company of Professional Dancers and a Youth Company of Dancers aged 9-18. Unique in Canada, the youth company is a welcoming environment for young dancers who wish to explore the intersection of dance and Christian spirituality. Continue reading
I have an expression that I use when talking about working in developing countries: “Once you know, you can never not know.” This comes out of witnessing first-hand the effects of poverty on those who suffer. Continue reading
