Tag: Padre’s Corner
Chaplain’s Corner: STAY ON TARGET
February has arrived. So how are those New Year’s resolutions going?
I suspect that we all know that mid February is when a lot of...
Padre’s Corner: Welcome to January
Welcome to January, and the New Year, 2024! After a long and hopefully restful holiday season, January is here and with it comes the...
Endure and Thanksgiving
I’ve recently finished listening to Audible’s production of Alex Hutchinson’s work “Endure- Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.” The author...
Reciprocity
Reciprocity, the give and take in much of our lives is based on a devised or assumed reciprocal relationships. Reflect with me for a...
Padre’s Corner: The Practise of Gratitude
Many studies have revealed that gratitude can make you happier and healthier.
One study performed by Dr. Robert A. Emmons (University of California), divided participants...
Padre, Chaplain and aumônier: Where do these names come from?
Chaplains have been serving the military community for a long time. Here is a bit of history to help you understand where the words...
Padre’s Corner: Unspectacular seeds, spectacular outcomes
The beautiful Wanaka Tree lives and thrives out of what seems to be impossible circumstances.
This anomaly in New Zealand’s Wanaka region seemingly grows out...
Padre’s Corner: Finding balance in times of change
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.”
This quote from the American humourist and author, Mark Twain,...
Reflections on Remembrance Day
Whenever I participate in Remembrance Day commemorations, I am struck with how the day and activities transcend time. The act of remembering not only...
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...