https://youtu.be/AQyLEz0qy-g I am a fan of Bruce Springsteen. I love his music, but I am even a greater fan of the human being. In his book Born to Run, The Boss writes about the influence his Catholic upbring had on his life, and on his writing: “As I grew older, there were certain things about... Continue Reading →

Once again this year I am honoured to participate in The London Muslim Mosque’s Virtual Iftar during this holy season of Ramadan. Like last year, the celebration has been interrupted by COVID-19. As is often the case, the Muslim community in London will not be deterred. On April 30, Meals will be delivered, remarks will... Continue Reading →

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your... Continue Reading →

  December 21, 2018   Advent Act of Kindness Truth and Reconciliation.  “Canada’s residential school system for Aboriginal children was an education system in name only for much of its existence. These residential schools were created for the purpose of separating Aboriginal children from their families, in order to minimize and weaken family ties and... Continue Reading →

December 20, 2018 Today at St Aidan’s 830 am - Morning Prayer 3 pm - Podcast Recording at Crossings 700 pm - Choir Practice   Advent Act of Kindness Welcome the Stranger.  Chances are, if you are living in Canada, you encounter people regularly who have immigrated to our country. Many of those who have... Continue Reading →

December 19, 2018 Today at St Aidan’s 1030 am - Holy Communion  646 pm - Advent Vespers 730 - Advent Book Study  Advent Act of Kindness Stop by to a Neighbour to say hello.  This  Do you know your neighbours? When’s the last time you stopped by just to say hi or to see how... Continue Reading →

December 17, 2018 Today at St Aidan’s 830 am - Morning Prayer 700 pm - EfM Advent Act of Kindness Help a fiend by giving child care while they shop Or sleep, or walk, wrap gifts or .... This Advent Act of Kindness comes from a woman I met today. I asked her, “What would... Continue Reading →

December 14, 2018 Advent Act of Kindness Cook a little extra today. Consider someone who could use a meal. Invite them over, or surprise them and deliver a plate to their home. Let someone know that you care by offering a meal.  Some  Advent Acts of Kindness involve food. I personally like to cook so these are... Continue Reading →

December 13, 2018 Today at St Aidan’s 830 am - Morning Prayer 700 pm - Choir Practice Advent Act of Kindness Refrain from Gossiping This Advent Act of Kindness is more difficult than it sounds. Most of us don’t consider ourselves gossips. With that said, we all too often find ourselves talking about others. Let us... Continue Reading →