Commentary

The Rev. Herbert O'Driscoll

In memory of the Rev. Thomas Herbert O’Driscoll

We have recently learned of the death of the Rev. Herb O’Driscoll. I first encountered Herb in Ottawa in the mid 1960s when the Sunday ...
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James Andriulaitis speaking at the opening of the Belong Ottawa art exhibit

We are put here to blossom, to sing

James Andriulaitis was among the Belong Ottawa artists sharing his work—poetry and photography—at the Ottawa Public Library art exhibit. This is an excerpt from his ...
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Massive rocks at the sea.

Marking the Season of Creation

In the appointment agreement I provide to the Incumbents and Associate Incumbents of our parishes, expectations concerning worship are clearly laid out in these words: ...
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Exterior view

St. John, Antrim — Deanery of the Southwest

We may well ponder what the good farmers of the Antrim vicinity were thinking when they began drawing timbers and other construction materials to build ...
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Dairy cows at sunset

Listening for God’s voice and following

When I was young, I worked for several summers on my Uncle George’s farm. It was a dairy farm which meant that every morning we ...
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Northern lights over Gatineau

Northern lights dazzle in Canadian night skies

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.  Psalm 19:1 Ottawa and Gatineau were treated to a glorious display of ...
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Rock and shovel

Encountering the rock of our faith

In a gently rounded bay on the northwest shore of the Lake of Galilee is a place called Tabgah. There, nestled close to the water, ...
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Cover of Joan Chittister's book "The Gift of the Years"

“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.”

By The Ven. Peter Crosby Some books read like a good visit with a trusted soul friend. The Gift of Years, Growing Old Gracefully by ...
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interior of altar space in a church - black and white

St. John the Evangelist, Lancaster— Deanery of East Ontario

At first, we do not see that we are being watched.  But sooner or later we notice the clergyman staring directly at us. He is ...
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