Author Archives: Nancy

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 →

Love month continues to unfold. Since I last wrote we have celebrated Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, Family Day and of course, my birthday! With the marking of a natal day comes some reflection on where I’ve been and where I … Continue reading →

We are well into February. Ah, February the home month of Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Family Day, Leap Year Day (every fourth year, of course) and MY BIRTHDAY! February is a favourite month of mine not just … Continue reading →

Do you ever, in those maudlin or worried moments, find yourself asking, “What is the purpose of all this?” It is a natural rhythm of life to feel the ups and downs of moods and when we are in the … Continue reading →

Ever have one of those days? A day that seems littered with mistakes from morning to night? I am still recovering! A hasty word spoken in anger. An oversight and consequent hurt feelings. An assumption leading to a misunderstanding. An … Continue reading →