And we walked . . . different folks in different places; some folks in more than one place; some for the very first time in the way of a pilgrim, while others walked for the umpteenth time. We walked for all sorts of reasons – some for spiritual refreshment, others for recreation. Some walked as... 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 →
Now retired, Barbara White Andrews was Bishop of the Territory of the People from 2009 – 2020. She expressed her hopes and intentions about the Papal visit in an earlier post here. When I left on my pilgrimage to witness Pope Francis’ historic apology to Canadian Residential School survivors, an “act of penance” for the... Continue Reading →
Images by Ken Gray In response to broadening and deepening interest in ecological justice issues throughout our ecclesiastical province, the Social and Ecological Justice (SEJ) Working Group prepares both programmes and materials to explore the relationship between Christian faith, justice and the environment. An ideal time for this work is the annual SEASON OF CREATION,... Continue Reading →
It was Good Friday, 1979. I had made a pilgrimage with approximately 30 other walkers from the west coast of Britain to the east coast. We stood on the shore across from the ancient monastic pilgrimage destination called Holy Island, or Lindisfarne. We were joined by fellow pilgrims from Edinburgh and Newcastle, in total about... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 