The Rev. Frances Drolet-Smith, Oblate SSJD In my first year in seminary at Huron College, we had a prescribed course that was dreaded by most of us: Philosophy of Religion taught by our Dean who,
By Archbishop Colin R. Johnson, given on September 8, 2024 at the SSJD Convent. +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. What a joy to be
By the Rev. Joanne Davies, SSJD Oblate The days are evil … where is your joy? Can you find it within, to strengthen yourself, to redeem the day and to sit with God moment to
By the Rev. Joanne Davies, SSJD Oblate A woman clothed with the sun. One of my favourite places to “just be” is the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Los Angeles. Our Lady of the Angels. A
By the Rev Michael Burgess Jesus says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” (John 15: 12). Jesus said a great many challenging things to his followers during
By Rev. David Brinton Our society is shot through with traces of the Roman Empire, not just physical remains in the form of ruins and artworks, but in our legal system and church organization, our
By Rev. David Brinton This evening we begin the celebration of the Christian Passover which will end at Evening Prayer on Sunday. In these sacred three days we celebrate the memorial of events which took place
By Sr. Elizabeth Ann, SSJD Are you familiar with the television game show, Jeopardy? Alex Trebek, born in Sudbury*, ON, was its host for 37 years until his death in 2020. In an interesting twist
By Rev. David Brinton OGS The meaning of Holy Week which begins today, is explained by St Paul in this way: “Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality
By Sr. Constance Joanna, SSJD Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14 Psalm 93 Revelation 1.4b – 8 John 18.33-37 The liturgical year is a curious thing. We progress predictably from Advent to Christmas to Epiphany to Lent to Easter to
