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April 2018

A labyrinth outside.

Ancient truths in a noisy world

Since the sixth century, St. Benedict’s Rule has guided individuals and groups of people to live well in community by engaging members in a balanced ...

Tribute to Healey Willan strikes right note

The ascetic apse of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto, dominated by its immense rood cross, supplied a striking backdrop to Willan 50, a musical tribute on ...
A congregation of worshippers.

Anglicans look to wilderness for inspiration

Anglicans from parishes across Trent-Durham looked to the wilderness for inspiration during their annual area day discussions at St. Peter, Cobourg on March 3. The ...
Progressively bigger stacks of coins grow plant shoots.

Why the Church needs generous givers

Last month’s article on The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Churches garnered considerable interest, as evidenced by the emails and conversations I have had concerning ...

What does it mean to care for creation?

The Anglican Communion’s fifth Mark of Mission calls us to “strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and to sustain and renew the life of ...
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There is nothing that we cannot face

The wonderful seasons of Easter and spring are with us once again as we anticipate warmer weather, outdoor activities, longer days, gardening and enjoying spring. ...

Listen to the leading of the Spirit

In early March, I presided at the election of the Coadjutor Bishop of Niagara, my last as Metropolitan of the Province. I am delighted that ...

Resources help with marriage canon dialogue

The diocese’s Canon XXI Task Group has posted several documents (LINK) to help Anglicans learn about same-sex marriage and to have informed, respectful conversations on ...
A group of people gathered around a performance in Trinity Square.

Actors lament plight of homeless outside church

Holy Trinity, Trinity Square’s monthly observance for Toronto’s homeless on Feb. 13 included a novel component: a performance based on Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear. The ...
A mother and young child.

Grant improves lives of women, children

In the past year, prenatal health in Burundi has improved, more babies were born safely in Rwanda, more people in Tanzania gained access to clean ...
Three women smile for a group photo.

Woman heeds call to help

Hundreds of people on the tiny island nation of Dominica are getting much needed items of clothes, shoes, food and medical supplies thanks to the ...
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