by Ron Rolheiser | Feb 23, 2017 | Opinion
The challenge of Jesus’ resurrection was the focus on a recent article in America magazine. “Unlike previous communities in which the bond among members forges itself through those it excludes and scapegoats, the gratuity of the resurrection allows for a...
by Gordon King | Feb 22, 2017 | Opinion
Action and contemplation must be intertwined for Christians to effectively address issues facing our world. I was reminded of this when I had the opportunity to participate in the A Rocha Canada national staff retreat last week. It was inspiring to be introduced to a...
by Michael Helms | Feb 22, 2017 | Opinion
I was captivated by the sounds around me on a recent early morning walk in the woods. The frost-covered rye grass crunched beneath my feet. The wind swished through the loblolly pines. The crows cawed to each other in a language only they understood. Paying attention...
by Colin Harris | Feb 21, 2017 | Opinion
Those of us who tend to see parallels between features of the biblical testimony and contemporary life are having a heyday as we sit in the front row with the national drama of the U.S. on center stage. Those who offer challenges to the drama’s plot and...
by Neville Callam | Feb 21, 2017 | Opinion
Even a cursory examination of the Bible will fill the mind of an enquirer with a panorama of virtues that can transform the landscape of human experience if they are practiced. One of these virtues is hospitality to strangers. The Old Testament contains many stories...
by James Gordon | Feb 21, 2017 | Opinion
Losing the art of listening has corrupted public discourse. “God’s voice is of the heart. / I do not therefore say / all voices of the heart are God’s, / and to discern his voice amidst the voices, / is that hard task to which we each are...
