At our cottage in Nova Scotia, a few summers ago, we planted a tiny seedling of a pine tree. It was on a whim because we did not want to leave it to die. Every summer, we have returned expecting it to be gone: eaten by deer, toppled by wind, or the result of some … Continue reading The Search For Meaning
A number of years ago, my wife, Erin travelled to the Dominican Republic with her mother. On one of the days, they travelled into Santa Domingo to see the sites. I remember the story she told about the bus ride back, as I know she does as well. More than the beach and the food, … Continue reading All The Yokes We Wear In Life
This week I watched a movie -- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood-- about the friendship between a magazine writer and Fred Rogers, whom most of us would know as Mister Rogers. It’s the kind of movie – much like the man himself – that flows over you, taking its time. Tom Hanks, who plays … Continue reading Our Welcomes Are Ours To Give
These last few months have been a difficult test for many families. Parents have exhausted themselves juggling kids while trying to work at home. Partners have had to adjust to each other’s presence 24-7. Grandparents have suffered at a distance in isolation. This has all been a hard-enough adjustment without the loss of so many … Continue reading Choosing What Is Right Over What Is Expected
I don’t know about you but reading Jesus’s charge to the disciples in this week’s gospel was a little exhausting. Let’s recap: they were to spread the good news, cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. They were to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. To be the labourers … Continue reading Finding Value and Purpose In Life
