A modern twist on Jesus’ parable
My wife Helen owns numerous sets of earrings. She usually wears silver hoops, her favourite. During the winter, she takes … Continue reading A modern twist on Jesus’ parable
Category: HOLLIStorial
Fare thee well, Bishop Michael… Newfoundland style
In 1984 a car arrived at the rectory in Burin, Newfoundland. Newly ordained deacon Michael Bird, wife Susan and son … Continue reading Fare thee well, Bishop Michael… Newfoundland style
An Easter encounter … through my imagination
The New Testament corroborates Jesus’ resurrection narratives. The gospel writers — Mark, Matthew, Luke, John — gathered their material from a variety of reliable … Continue reading An Easter encounter … through my imagination
Bishop Jesus — sure he’s just like us
Across the Canadian Anglican Church, bishops are retiring in droves — as songwriter Bob Dylan wrote, “the times they are a-changin’.” Peter, … Continue reading Bishop Jesus — sure he’s just like us
HOLLIStorial: On the way to a new bishop
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, over 200 youth, men and women will gather in Christ’s Church Cathedral Hamilton to elect … Continue reading HOLLIStorial: On the way to a new bishop
Winter growth
by Hollis Hiscock Happy New Year. As we enter the 2018 time and space allocated to us by the rhythm … Continue reading Winter growth
I AM – GOD – THAT I AM
by Hollis Hiscock God’s name – I AM – flashed across the electronic sign spanning a four lane major highway. … Continue reading I AM – GOD – THAT I AM
How to remember them
by Hollis Hiscock At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people gather around cenotaphs. They … Continue reading How to remember them
Who is Jesus to me?
HOLLIStorial by Hollis Hiscock It all started innocently enough. I was preparing a sermon/homily on the Gospel (Matthew 16:13-20) where … Continue reading Who is Jesus to me?
2 Js and 1 U
Let me illuminate the headline. 2 Js are Jesus and Jonah. 1 U means you … or me or us … Continue reading 2 Js and 1 U
