As we observe Remembrance/Veterans Day this year, let’s take inspiration from Walt Whitman.
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The Sign of Jonah & the Revival of Love
“Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth?” said Jesus. “No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now on there will be five in one household divided, three against two and two against three” (Luke 12:51-2).
Glenn Gould & the Group of Seven: A Northern Train Adventure
On a recent trip to the east coast of Lake Superior, I rode the Agawa Canyon Tour train from Sault Ste Marie into the Algoma region, a round trip of eight hours.
The Symphony of God: Thoughts on the Body of Christ
Imagine life as a symphony composed by God, with parts for many different players. What part do you play?
Julian of Norwich, Part 2: God’s Great Deed
It is not hard to believe that God is love, or that Christianity is about love. But it is hard to believe only that—and to know nothing else.
Julian of Norwich, Part 1: All For Love
Here, in two installments, are excerpts from an introduction I wrote to my favorite spiritual writer, Julian of Norwich. Part 2 next time.
The Work of the Holy Spirit: John 16:12-15
This week, a guest post from a lay minister at our church who preached the following homily based on John 16:12-15.
The Champagne of Assisi: Uncorking Praise
In place of New Year’s resolutions (which usually fail!) some have the custom of choosing a word, just one word, to accompany and inspire them through the year.
Under Tuscan Skies: A Most Unusual Eucharist
I’m just back from a two-week tour of Italy with a group from my old seminary, Regent College in Vancouver.
My Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech (just in case): A Manifesto
What does it take to be a good writer? Besides the imperative to write exceptionally well—which goes without saying—an author’s most vital asset is authority.