Learning New Lessons through Service
Sandra Thomson
March 31, 2022
…I began to complain about the cold and winter when we got a rather large pile of snow, so much that people were saying things like, “We have not seen…
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…I began to complain about the cold and winter when we got a rather large pile of snow, so much that people were saying things like, “We have not seen…
…that we all stayed in touch And telling our friends we missed hugging so much! For months the church building wasn’t open for prayer But we reached out to each…
…poetic definition comes from Bishop Stephen Cottrell who describes prayer as “the lover coming into the presence of the beloved and saying, ‘I love you.’” Prayer is based in a…
…words what they heard, saw and felt. For many, the words transforming, eye-opening and heart-rending were followed by words of gratitude, hope and commitment towards the ongoing work of reconciliation….
…— I looked around needing to figure out where I was … I pushed the big doors open and walked outside and began to walk slowly down the street. From…
…since time immemorial, express eloquently our future hopes and expectations. May the coming YEAR be filled with HAPPY-ness and NEW-ness as we discern and work out God’s purposes for our…
Rachel Courey, Interim Director of Open Doors at St. Christopher’s Burlington, spent a weekend (February 16-18) on the streets of Burlington to bring attention to the needs of the homeless….
…tomorrow.” The impact of St. Matthew’s House in the community it serves and the hope it offers to its neighbours, especially children and vulnerable seniors, is significant (see graphic). This…
…computers,” while another commented that “All three of [their] kids with … completely different [sets] of interests had a great time!” Despite the many struggles and challenges our camp community…
by Lance Wright Our theme verse for summer 2017 was 1 Timothy 4:12: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the…
…younger generation. All of these gifts and his present happiness have come to him by way of pain and suffering. At a young age, Ray found himself living on the…
…catholicity. Relics were sent to local communities far and wide as a visible sign that the Church was One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. In other words, no community was too…
…the forum invites leaders in the community to speak on topics covered in the program in standalone sessions. Our sessions have included community leaders speaking on Food Security and Healthy…
…to clarity of heart and mind when the time comes to compose a homily. As a sometimes preacher I find it rewarding when a parishioner inquires of how I determined…
…The breakfast window is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Our clients are told if they would like more to come back for a second meal (if available) at…
…the list? I didn’t think so. Let me, then, jump to the surprise —I have come to welcome the sleeplessness. To be more precise, I have come to welcome the…
…I witness countless examples of how our community is willing to show up for one another, how those who are able are stepping up to get groceries for those stuck…
…God for justice. Justice is served. Susannah is set free. The two men are put to death. Susannah’s faith is unwavering. Her commitment to her spouse and God was unyielding….
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