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The lessons this week provide us with a wide range of perspectives on spiritual formation and the impact of human behavior on spiritual growth, and the scope of divine hospitality. An observation was raised by a member of our parish … Continue reading →

On October 4, the Church celebrates the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi, whose greatest honour was to be known as il Poverello, “the little poor one of Christ.” He grew up in a very wealthy family and … Continue reading →

Saint Michael and All Angels: We celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels”, a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers”. Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human or non-human forms.  Christians have … Continue reading →

We honour Saint Matthew, a disciple and apostle of Christ who is traditionally believed to be the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament. According to that Gospel, Matthew was a tax-gatherer when Jesus called him; the Gospels … Continue reading →

Monnica 27 August Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387 — Commemoration Today we remember Monnica, a woman of fourth-century North Africa and the mother of Augustine of Hippo. She was a devout Christian, regular in her prayers and careful in raising her children to … Continue reading →

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle 24 August Holy Day Bartholomew is known to us only because his name is listed among the twelve apostles in the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. His name means “son of Tolmai,” and he … Continue reading →

The Consecration of Charles Inglis 12 August First Anglican Bishop in Canada, 1787 — Commemoration On this date in 1787 a priest named Charles Inglis was consecrated bishop of Nova Scotia, with jurisdiction over the Church of England in settlements … Continue reading →

William Wilberforce  29 July: Social Reformer, 1833 — Commemoration For All the Saints, The Anglican Church of Canada William Wilberforce was an English politician whose commitment to Jesus Christ made him lead a forty-year campaign for the emancipation of all … Continue reading →