Edith Piaf It’s a bold statement for sure, one I could never have spoken or thought words during my occasional lapses into depression and insecurity. In such horrible moods I regretted absolutely everything, on my worst days even life itself. That I am so far from these awful feelings is definitely a gift of Divine... Continue Reading →
A guest column from the Centre for Contemplation and Action First published, Monday, October 17th, 2022 Richard Rohr writes that justice is an essential part of God’s nature. It does not manifest as vengeance or “getting even” but as a method of restoration and healing: God’s justice begins to be revealed in the Torah. If... Continue Reading →
My heart aches . . . as I remember favourite places in Kamloops, the place of my birth, and of the first three years of my life (happy birthday to me on October 18 – Luke and all the saints celebrate!). I look back fondly at my early years with Mapaw and Papaw on the... Continue Reading →
“In partnership with my good friend and amazing photographer, Taqueesha, I am offering VIP clients a free fall mini photo session!” Well this was interesting: Our real estate agent (who sold our house in record time) offers his “favourite clients” a one-time only gift, a free photoshoot. And since our house sold, we are one... Continue Reading →
My wife Kathie and I met at the Sorrento Centre on beautiful Shuswap Lake in the summer of 1986. Adjoining campsites led to the joining of hearts a few months later. This wonderful youth leadership training event launched for us a lifelong journey and affection for the Sorrento Centre, a jewel in the crown of... Continue Reading →
Not pictured are Alecia Greenfield and Roy Cline -- Other photographs may be viewed here. "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end" - John Lennon Thanks John, this is helpful, especially as our three days of pilgrimage branching out from the Sorrento Centre now come to an... Continue Reading →
Blessed are you, creator of all, to you be praise and glory for ever. As your dawn renews the face of the earth bringing light and life to all creation, may we rejoice in this day you have made; as we wake refreshed from the depths of sleep, open our eyes to behold your presence... Continue Reading →
If you stand at the edge of the forest and stare into it every tree at the edge will blow a little extra oxygen toward you It has been proven Leaves have admitted it The pines I have known have been especially candid One said that all breath in this world is roped together that... Continue Reading →
In sacred manner may we walk upon the fair and loving earth, in beauty move, in beauty love the living round that brought us birth. We stand on holy ground, We stand on holy ground. In sacred manner may we touch the suspirant and loving green, give honour and give gratitude for shade, for bloom,... Continue Reading →
Amazon.ca “God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King!” New words? Old words! Words sung after the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 until the accession to the throne of the late Queen, Elizabeth II in 1952. Seventy years later(!) we now revert to the male language of the... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 