Commentary

Saint John’s interior circa 1890s — Ottawa Centre Deanery

Safekeeping a Photograph Here we are inside Saint John’s Church, Ottawa, built in 1860 as a chapel of ease for the parish of Christ Church, ...
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Why a King?

“My kingdom is not from this world.” said Jesus.  “If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from ...
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Cursive font green letters on a yellow background "Grow Go Through."

“Grow through what you go through.” Great—but how?

Editor’s note:  The news that the City of Ottawa has advised Belong Ottawa that Centre 454 must relocate from its longtime home in the basement ...
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A still lake at at dawn or twilight with a large pine in the foreground

“Be transformed by the renewing of your minds…”

We gather again after summer’s slower rhythm. For many of us, these weeks have offered space to breathe: a less frantic pace, time with family ...
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Saint Bede’s, Nolan’s Corners — Lanark Deanery

Love Me, Love Me There’s More Here Than You Think There Is!  Artist Mary Pratt was renowned for her paintings whose subject matter focused on ...
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Sunset reflecting golden light on a calm lake with a tree branch in the foreground.

On activity and rest

French translation I have been leading a group in the practice of Christian meditation for years. Like its sister practice of centering prayer, Christian meditation ...
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Sunset reflecting golden light on a calm lake with a tree branch in the foreground.

De l’activité et du repos

English translation Depuis des années, j’anime un groupe de méditation chrétienne. Tout comme la prière centrée, qui lui est apparentée, la méditation chrétienne nous invite ...
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Remembering Leslie Worden: 1949 – 2026

Family, friends and colleagues throughout the diocese are mourning the loss of Leslie Worden, who passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, at ...
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A note of thanks

I begin my time of service with you as your bishop with an immense feeling of gratitude. Thank you for the many prayers, messages of ...
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