Yesterday was Ash Wednesday — the day in the Christian liturgical calendar that marks the beginning of Lent. The day we remember our mortality — we are… Read more “Ash Wednesday: Embracing Healing for Lent”
Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality
The Celts believed there was another dividing line that all people could straddle, if only they stretched themselves out a bit. And that’s the divide between the… Read more “Mist-Covered Mountains: Finding the Magic in Liminality”
Creating Shadows
There’s nothing quite like the fluid warmth of candlelight. One small flame illuminates a dark space with a nonjudgmental gentleness — its light welcomes everyone regardless of… Read more “Creating Shadows”
The Cold Light of Illumination
The polar vortex is a demanding oppressor. Coldness creates contraction — in cells, in molecules. The same goes for life. It becomes frigidly contracted, small, hunkered down.… Read more “The Cold Light of Illumination”
When We Kill the Prophets
I remember when Rob Bell released his book “Love Wins”. There was somewhat of a frenzy at our church about Rob’s teachings — whether or not they… Read more “When We Kill the Prophets”
Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc
In the Northern Hemisphere, February 01 is Imbolc or the Feast of St.Brigid/Brigid’s Day. Imbolc, in the Celtic calendar, marks the beginning of spring (which, I understand,… Read more “Goddess & Saint: Trusting Shared Space on Imbolc”
What’s Up for 2019
It’s exciting to be blogging again after being on hiatus for a few months. Being on internship has required me to start learning an entirely new language… Read more “What’s Up for 2019”
A Call to Repentance
John’s baptism is tricky to preach on. On the one hand, he’s a fiery preacher who makes stark the need for transformation in a dark world. On… Read more “A Call to Repentance”
Light & Word, Hope & Life
I had the honour of preaching the Christmas Day message this morning at Trinity Lutheran Church. John happens to be my favourite gospel, for all it’s imagery… Read more “Light & Word, Hope & Life”
A Magnificat Protest — Sermon for Advent 4
The more I learn about Mary, the more I love how much of a rebellious world-shaker she is. I left behind the image of a meek, mild,… Read more “A Magnificat Protest — Sermon for Advent 4”
Reluctant Mysticism 