Women’s Groups in Niagara Diocese
Diocesan Communications
March 7, 2018
Kathy Lowe writes … We are the ACW (Anglican Church Women) at Christ Church Niagara Falls. ACW began in this place in 1927, and we
Kathy Lowe writes … We are the ACW (Anglican Church Women) at Christ Church Niagara Falls. ACW began in this place in 1927, and we
“I hate divorce, says the Lord” (Mal. 2:16) because it tears apart what should be a permanent union created in love. Yet by most accounts
I generally gloss over this teaching and chuckle when thinking of Origen who took it literally. Yet when I go beyond the literal and consider
by Donna Ellis Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and calling on the federal government to change policies ensuring Canada moves further and faster towards international climate
My Mother was born in the East End of London, the daughter of an Irish father and a Cockney mother. A single mother, she took
When Jesus began to teach his disciples about living a new standard of behavior according to his message, it must have appeared to be very
KAIROS and its overseas partners are greatly encouraged by the Minister of International Trade’s recent announcement regarding the creation of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible
Jesus says to “let your light shine before others.” It is easy to let your light shine in the presence of fellow Christians, but does
Loblaws recently announced it would offer a $25 gift card to Canadians impacted by its illegal price-fixing scheme on bread. While this has raised some
Jesus used salt to describe how we are needed to bring balance and hope to an otherwise dark world. Salt is invaluable to human life,
Many of the reforms brought about by Bill 148, including an increase to Ontario’s minimum wage to $14.00 per hour, came into effect on January
People who stand up for their beliefs are often mocked and ridiculed by people who don’t live their lives according to God’s will. When we
We have a covenant with God. We know that we are loved beyond measure, but a covenant implies that we owe something in return. We
What is a peacemaker? A person can only work toward peace if they are at peace themselves. We have peace with God through Jesus. When
When Jesus talks about being pure in heart, he is talking about integrity—doing things right. He doesn’t necessarily mean living a dull or boring life,
This is a theme that Jesus will return to in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew; see 6:14 and 7:1. Again Jesus is reaffirming
In this verse, Jesus proclaims that the blessed are those “who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” One commentator has suggested
As with the other verses of the Beatitudes, this begins with the words, “Blessed are” – a familiar opening found in the psalms and wisdom