Commentary

Journey through Lent

Wild Paths of Peace, written by Martha Jarvis, explores the hope of peacemaking at time of conflict in the world and in our personal lives. ...
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Anne Marie Hopkine stands beside a purple mural that says "They believed they could so they did."

Homelessness is complex — and that’s why we need gender-specific solutions

Headlines about homelessness can be overwhelming. They tell a story that feels hopeless and daunting. Across our country, but also right here in our neighborhood, ...
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Exterior view of St. Mary's Westmeath (stone)

Saint Mary’s Church, Westmeath — Deanery of the Northwest

Anglicans faced numerous challenges in getting established in eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the nineteenth century. This has not been the traditional account presented ...
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Looking to the past for a vision of peace in the Holy Land

By the Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Brittain Editor’s Note: Bishop Andrew Asbil of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto led a Canadian group on a pilgrimage ...
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The Diocesan Archives display presents some information about the history of Black clergy who have served in the diocese.

Black Anglicans in the Diocese of Ottawa, 1978-2026

Editor’s note: this is the fifth in a series of Black History Month articles written by Dr. Lockwood, tracing the history of Blacks in the ...
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Candles burning

Let us pray for the election of a bishop for our Diocese

Prayer during the election People can pray during the election in two ways: Participate in the onsite prayer vigil at the Cathedral on February 28. ...
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Prayers for Tumbler Ridge

Friends: As we follow the tragic news from Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia we acknowledge that there is so much we do not know and cannot ...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity annual service to be celebrated at Saint Paul University on Jan. 22

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is observed from January 18 to 25. The Christian Council of the Capital Area will be collaborating with ...
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Praying for help in times of trouble

We all experience times of trouble when we cry out for help. From time to time, we are faced with things that seem beyond our ...
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