Why the church is called to listen and discern
Few words are more central to Christian life than “discernment.” A dictionary (Oxford Languages) offers two definitions, one simple, one complex and nuanced: the ability
Few words are more central to Christian life than “discernment.” A dictionary (Oxford Languages) offers two definitions, one simple, one complex and nuanced: the ability
When Christians encounter people from other traditions, they are often inclined to ask, in a spirit of curiosity, “What do you believe?” This might seem
Nothing will make you feel like real change is impossible than personal struggles with transformation. The beginning of the New Year is almost always an
As someone committed to the work of interreligious dialogue, I take it for granted that others walk their own valid paths to ultimate reality. But
Self-deception — many in North America engage in it when they claim not to be religious. Many churchgoers also deceive themselves when we say that
Holy Mystery, Poet of the World, empower us to know and praise you rightly. Teach us once more that you are not just the True,
The new is not the novel. The novel appears routinely — novel gadgets, novel operating systems, and even novel cultural trends. But the genuinely new
“He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.” ~ The Nicene Creed The
The following sermon was delivered at the diocesan We Together conference, which took place in Nanaimo on Sept. 30–Oct. 1. You can watch this sermon
Few questions are harder than asking, How do we serve as caretakers of broken institutions that, nonetheless, bear within them a healing treasure? While the
As we become increasingly aware of the historical cruelty of Anglican, Catholic and other Canadian churches — the most recent papal apology serving as yet
“Not only does the love of God have attention for its substance; the love of our neighbour, which we know to be the same love,
This past week, I finally got around to reading a letter of historic importance — lost for nearly 90 years and republished only last January.
I play the role of lead actor in the story of my life, and even my nearest and dearest are but supporting actors. This claim
Come January, we all get to thinking about the passing of time. We look back and look forward like the two-faced god, Janus, after whom
The official publication of the Anglican diocese of Islands and Inlets, Faith Tides is a space where people of faith and doubt can share their stories, challenge their perceptions, and grow together.
We acknowledge that for thousands of years the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples have walked gently on the unceded territories where we now live, work, worship, and play. We seek a new relationship with the First Peoples here, one based in honour and respect.
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