Silent Night, Holy Night? | Douce Nuit, Sainte Nuit?
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Every Christmas Eve service I’ve ever attended finished with the singing of the hymn Silent Night. This hymn paints a serene picture of...
Colourblind? Daltonien?
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In the charged discussions recently about race, racism, privilege, and ignorance, one thing among many that troubles me is the idea...
A Turkey Dinner | Un repas de dinde
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The turkey dinner is as Canadian as winning CONCECAF and the ‘Snowbank Celly’ over Mexico, after Canada beat Mexico 2-1 in the 2022...
Taking Out the Garbage | Sortir les poubelles
One summer morning, I noticed the distinct and peculiar smell of a skunk lingering in the air. After a quick search, it seemed the...
Wounded Healers
In a previous Padre’s Corner column, I encouraged us to consciously reach out and support one another in these days where our lives are...
A Reason to be Thankful: Finding Resilience Through Spirituality
Let me start by saying I recently ran 11 km and I am very proud of it and grateful. I can already hear some...
How to Reconcile?
There is an old saying that illustrates what is necessary to reconcile with someone. It goes something like this, "Do two walk together unless...
What is a Padre?
We all need someone to talk to sometimes. Problem is, we don’t always know who.
Padres are a great option for support. Though commonly associated...
Emerging out of our Solitude
We have gotten used to solitude. This pandemic has lasted far longer than anyone imagined it would, and we have formed new habits. Children...
Padres Corner – The Warrior’s Narrative
Watching world events unfold through media outlets can be a stressful experience. Engaging in world events on tour are a different experience altogether. Whether...