The season five finale of Fargo packed a spiritual punch I was not expecting, with a dinner scene that invited everyone to a meal table that had overt eucharistic overtones and that invited everyone to take and eat and be…
With Mission Fest coming up quickly (February 15 – 17 at Westside Church) I am posting a series on Christianity as a missionary religion: Introduction 1. History of Missions 2. State of World Christianity 3. Specific Areas: Africa 4. Specific…
Deb Judas is woman of many talents – retreat facilitator, soul care practitioner, Neighbourhood Value Pastor at The Neighbourhood Church (in Metro Vancouver) and Director of Formation with Forge Canada. And author. Last fall, Cultivating Shalom, (WestBow Press) was published.…
Sara* didn’t expect a breakthrough in her marriage after 35 years. The patterns were set – harsh words, countless wounds, mistrust and confusion. How many times had she heard his mocking tone asking her if she was “going on a…
Neighbours. You know, those people who live around us in our specific neighbourhood, that we didn’t choose and may not like or even know their names. How are we to think about neighbours? Could it be that neighbourliness is the…
For years I have been urging anyone who will listen to pay more attention to missionary history, learn about missionary saints, read books about missionaries – to little avail. I believe one of my sons once followed up. But, Paul…
The Vatican announced December 18 that Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples – and the news was widely reported worldwide. CBC Radio’s As it Happens responded that evening by posting an upbeat Q&A with Fr. James Martin. They noted,…