Christmas and Hope
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season, I wish for renewal, hope, and joy to all who are reading this.
Pop 89: Where's the Arrow?
Every year, we go from autumn to winter, from falling leaves to falling snow, in one night. And the first response is always: “We need the moisture.”
Check It Out: A teen responds to the overwhelming needs around her
A parent of five children said every time he leaves the house to go on a trip with his kids, he gains a better understanding of how the McCallisters were able to forget Kevin in the movie “Home Alone.”
Letter to the Editor: Fighting Wars
Canada was able to finance the fighting of 2 World Wars, and I’m just wondering why we can’t fight a war on poverty the same way.
Pop 89: 100 Kinds of Hope
Hope has a checkered past, a sullied reputation. We’d like to trust hope, we raise it to dizzying heights, and then, so often, it falls.
Check It Out: Faith communities are the backbone of many charities
It’s the season for giving, and kids have their lists ready. One parent said that every year, her son asks for a Costco-size box of hot pockets, and his grandparents happily oblige.
Pop 89: Sacred Agents on Holy Ground
This Advent I’m giving myself the gift of a fast from technological devices and internet news. As the monk Richard Rohr reminds us…
Check It Out: Speak up when things are out of order
It's been reported that when Einstein was a young boy, he was a late talker, and his parents were worried. Finally, one day at supper, he blurted out a complete sentence…
Depression and the holidays
Holidays can be difficult for some people, especially if you are dealing with depression. Spending time with friends, getting plenty of rest…
Letter: CANADA’S FOOD BASKET
Canada is known as one of the “Food baskets” of the world, and we have millions of people living off the food banks. Now we hear we have people in Canada who have scurvy.
Seasonal vaccines save lives
The season of deadly respiratory viruses is here. While some people suffer minor inconveniences from respiratory infections, others can experience life-threatening events.
Pop 89: You Had A Dream
Of all the gifts one can be given in staggering abundance, mine is dreams. But when was the last time you listened to someone’s dream?