As I read the account of the Syrophoenician woman’s plea for Jesus to heal her daughter, I was led to ask myself some hard questions about the meaning of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Jesus’ Ministry and Prejudice Jesus’ ministry was marked by His preaching to pious, religious, Jewish people, who, by Biblical accounts, heldContinue reading “Reflections on the Syrophoenician Woman and Holy Communion”
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Faith & fear can coexist
The story of Jesus walking on the stormy waters of the Sea of Galilee brings me tremendous comfort and appreciation for God’s goodness and grace. There were times in my life when I simultaneously feared and had faith. I couldn’t understand how the two could coexist. I kept focusing on Jesus’s statement, “O you ofContinue reading “Faith & fear can coexist”
Easter 2025 Reflections
This Easter Sunday, I read the account of Mary Magdalene’s visit to Jesus’ tomb. The pain of her heartbreak was made more intense when she didn’t find Jesus in the tomb. Instead, two angels–messengers of God – questioned why she was weeping. Overcome with grief, she explained her Loss. “…they have taken away myContinue reading “Easter 2025 Reflections”
It’s not a bad life. It’s just a bad day.
A bad day is a gift – a time to pause and question what is making a good life seem to be ‘bad’ on just that one day.
“All things are working together for good.”
“All things are working together for good” is a reminder from St. Paul to the Christian community in Rome. His words remind me that there is nothing disorderly about the seeming confusion and chaos in the world.
Mixed Feelings on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a time for honest assessments. Without denying feelings of sadness that comes from separation, there is always much to be thankful for!
Celebrate the opportunity to give a hand up!
I am fortunate to have benefitted from the changes and to now have the opportunity to give a hand up to others. The journey continues towards a world in which all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, can take their place according to their ability and aspiration.
Act intentionally to dismantle systemic racism
As we celebrate Black History Month, the transfiguration calls upon all of us to examine the legacy of history and to act intentionally to surpass the limitations of anti-discriminatory laws in Canada.
When the student is ready, the teacher appears and disappears.
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready, the teacher disappears. Whenever we understand what we have been taught, we become teachers. This is the essence of discipleship and the great commission, two inextricably linked responsibilities that Jesus fulfilled and calls us to fulfill.
When Anxiety, Airports and Angels Work Together for Good
Overcoming anxiety through prayer and faith. Acknowlege anxiety. Accept circumstances that can’t be changed. Acknowledge the Hand of God at work in unusual ways in unusual circumstances.
Glory Matters 