Life, Energy, and Alignment
For this February second breakfast Raymond and Mark G. were interviewed by Marilyn about the ways that they support our community. Raymond is one of 12 provincial coordinators […]
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From Fear to Love
Wendy VanderWal Martin shares a lesson from Henri Nouwen’s book, Lifesigns, in which he suggests that “fearful questions never lead to love-filled answers.” Turning to love (and 1 […]
The Question of Holiness
Marilyn explores the question of what holiness actually means, especially focusing on the idea that it not about “perfection” but about a relational truth, that we’re set apart […]
Dreaming Together
 As we look forward 2026 are there some dreams or goals you are wanting to pursue? It’s 2nd Breakfast and Marilyn interviews Teena to learn about her […]
Wholly in the World in 2026
Walter begins the year reflecting on the priorities that seem most important after this past year, especially choosing gratitude, spiritual tradition, community, engaging the natural world and committing […]
There Shall Be No Poor Among You
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Mark Groleau invited us into the intersection of the original “St. Stephen” (i.e. the first Deacon of Acts 6, chosen to serve […]
Peace in Polarized Times
On the second Sunday of Advent, Jess invites a conversation about the kind of peace that Jesus came to bring, and how he went about bringing it. In the midst of social and political turmoil, she encourages an approach to those who differ from us that centres our shared humanity and the reality that our own well being is intrinsically connected to the well being of everyone else.
Waking up in the Dark
On this first Sunday of Advent, Walter’s homily focused especially on the Romans 13 passage: Paul’s encouragement for us to wake up because our salvation is near. The opportunities for us to turn from our sleepy distractions and live the life of love that Jesus invites and makes possible are ready and waiting.Â
Holey Humans: Trying to Be Wholly Present
Marilyn extends the wordplay with our new teaching theme as she mingles thoughts from Brene Brown’s latest book with Ephesians 6. The armour that God offers is not about “self-protection.” It enables us to accept God’s protection, so we can be more vulnerably present.
Wholly in the World Together (This World?!!)
As we enter into our new teaching theme, Jess invites us to reflect on the current state of the world and the tendency within evangelicalism toward escapist theology. She then underlines the significance of our connection and interdependence with the world and each other, and directs our attention toward role models like Jesus and Dorothy Day, who poured out their lives for the sake of the world.
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