NOTE: It's been said that St. Francis encouraged his monastic partners to preach the gospel at all times - using words only when neces...

While chaos, violence, and destruction fills the air all around us - and so-called acts of God aided and abetted by human generated climate ...

From the primal and sacramental wisdom of John O'Donohue: On the day when The weight deadens On your shoulders And you stumble, May the ...

This week marks the Autumnal Equinox: once upon a time I didn't even know such a thing existed. But now? Well, I am a bit more informed...

The next few months are among my favorite as they evoke both "liminal space" and a sense of nature's wisdom calling us to list...

This weekend our culture celebrates Labor Day – a national holiday honoring ALL working women and men – and giving us one more Monday off fr...

I am deeply saddened by the attempted assassination of former President Trump. It was a horrible act of hatred. At the same time please not...

So today I am pondering the joy and meaning of music-making after reading this poem by Hannah Fries entitled: Let the Last Thing be Song . i...

In my personal inward/outward journey of faith - as well as my professional work as musician, pastor, and spiritual director (or Anam Cara ...

We are in the midst of our annual summer escape from the USA tour of Quebec's Eastern Townships: the hoopla and hype, the crass jingoism...

After five months back at leading worship - and sharing pastoral care and support - it feels a bit off to be at home this morning. Not bad, ...