Author Archives: Nancy

Like many of you I am stunned and horrified by the tragedy in Fort McMurray. When we hear of such events I think there are two natural human reactions. One is to hold even closer those we love, to look … Continue reading →

I drove home from a meeting last night at about 9:30. The sky was an inky blue-black. There was enough of a cloud cover that the stars were not too visible but the big full moon hung high in the … Continue reading →

On January 28th I excitedly emailed the folks on our Syrian Refugee Team to say, “We’ve been matched.” That was January 28th. It is now April 7th. That means 70 days have passed. 70 days may not seem like much … Continue reading →

Yes, yes, dear readers I know that the days have passed and I have not written. You would think that the fertile time of Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter would have provided lots of opportunity for writing but alas, … Continue reading →

When we were in Ireland we had a terrific tour guide. He was an Irish man through and through. He talked non-stop often telling long rambling stories about his family and his upbringing, this to give us a glimpse into … Continue reading →

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It is the day of wearing green, thinking green, even drinking green! On our trip to Ireland we learned many things but foremost was the importance of St. Patrick in the very psyche of the culture … Continue reading →

We had our Irish Stew Supper on Sunday night. It was a great success. The tables were full and the music was abundant, with two fiddlers and five on guitar, there were lots of Irish songs and jigs too. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

One of my favourite writers, when it comes to prayers and reflections, is Joyce Rupp. Rupp is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) Community and the codirector of the Institute of Compassionate Presence. She has written many, many … Continue reading →

Today is International Women’s Day, a day marked in a variety of ways around the world. The history of this day stretches back to 1909 when it was strictly a political day established to remember the strike of the International … Continue reading →

I came back from a busy afternoon that had included several interruptions – not unusual at the church – a professor once instructed our class that ‘real ministry’ happens in the interruptions, but I digress, – I came back to … Continue reading →