I have experienced healing from not being able to have children. What a miracle! One of the ways that I have been able to overcome is by attending a March for Life rally in Ottawa, Ontario, the city in which I live. It is God who knits us together in Read more…
While I’m not attempting to delve into a theological quagmire or deep discussion, I wanted to put forward a few concise thoughts on the topic of the immaculate conception. I find it amazing that our Lord was conceived by an act of the Holy Spirit, as described in Luke 1:35. Read more…
When my wife had a hysterectomy at the tender age of 28, I was very grateful for the meals our fellow church members prepared. This was the body of Christ in action! At a time in life when many couples were having children, we found ourselves with a life change Read more…
One of the ways that I have coped with not having children is by getting involved in the community, helping to mould the lives of young people—whether it be helping out with Cub Scout camps and meetings, Sunday School or whatever the occasion. After all, when the disciples wanted the Read more…
As Christians, we believe that everyone has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Enter a miraculous concept—God adopts us as His children! For those who have no earthly children, what could be a more fitting parallel? God’s plan for building your family could be similar to when Read more…
Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche and son of a former Canadian governor general, was captivated by the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus delivers in Matthew chapters 5 through 7. He opened a home for people who are developmentally challenged in Trosly-Breuil, France. I am very saddened to hear about recent Read more…
In the West, we forget just how many orphans there are in the world. The Bible in James 1:27 commands us to “look after widows and orphans in their distress.” If we take this command seriously, how might we remember the fatherless in our world? Although Canada has orphans, much Read more…
