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We are living in anxious times. Many people are carrying more than they say. There is tension in our country, tension in our communities, tension in families, and often tension within our own hearts. We hear rumours, warnings, angry words, political noise, economic fears, and stories of violence. Even when nothing has happened directly to us, our bodies can still carry the weight of it. We become alert, guarded, tired, and sometimes suspicious of one another. Into this kind of world, the call of Christ does not ask us to pretend that everything is fine. Christian peace does not grow ...

Today, as we observe Ember Day in the Anglican Church, we are called to reflect on and pray for those journeying towards ordination, discerning their vocation, and all who serve in ordained ministry. It is a moment to contemplate the sacredness of ministry and the divine call that brings people forward to serve the Church. The collect for today speaks directly to this journey. It reminds us of our shared calling in the ministry of Christ, our Great High Priest. As the prayer says: “Heavenly Father, you have entrusted to your Church a share in the ministry of your Son ...

The story of “Doubting Thomas,” as he’s often called, comes up every year on St. Thomas Day. It’s a story in the Bible (John 20:24-29) that speaks to all of us, even if we’re not familiar with the characters. Thomas, one of Jesus’ disciples, misses the first sighting of Jesus after he comes back from the dead. When the others tell him they’ve seen Jesus, Thomas says he won’t believe it unless he can see Jesus’ wounds for himself, even put his finger in them! Thomas gets a bad rap for doubting, but maybe ...

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