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Do all dogs go to heaven? I think they do
Recently, there has been some comment on an article in this space about a topic that’s very dear to a lot of hearts: when our pets – and other animals -- die, do they go to heaven?
Sep 20, 2024 9:32 AM
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A saint for modern times – dealing with uncertainty
Thomas is a reminder that it is OK to doubt sometimes. Maybe his example of questioning is what we need when the world gets loud and we’re not sure how to proceed or who to listen to.
Sep 18, 2024 2:13 PM
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St. Matthias could be the patron saint of pitching in
When I think of St. Matthias often from now on, he will remind me to stop and see all those people working in the background to make sure we have what we need. And that’s not just in church.
Sep 14, 2024 8:51 AM
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Treasuring the Questions
A number of people were surprised that I said in my weekend column that I didn’t know exactly what happened after death, because as a Priest I am meant to know that kind of thing.
Sep 12, 2024 2:36 AM
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Finding Heaven on Earth, even for man’s best friend
In the 1980s there was a movie called ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven’ which seems to be a response to something I’ve been asked many times over my years of ministry, “Is it true that our animal companions will be in the afterlife?”
Sep 7, 2024 8:55 AM
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How can we feel spiritually sustained in every season?
As summer prepares to turn to fall, and you see your calendar filling with work and school, how can you remember what matters? How will you make space to pause—to reflect, to laugh, to love?
Aug 31, 2024 8:58 AM
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Multiculturalism and the Diversity of Christ’s Body
At Spirit of Life Lutheran church a recent gathering of students considered how we can live and engage each other, in spite of our differences, and to develop strategies to transform “stranger interactions” into more intimate and meaningful connections.
Aug 24, 2024 7:32 AM
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Two renowned authors and interviewers to share stories at synagogue fundraiser
Two acclaimed radio personalities, Eleanor Wachtel and Gregor Craigie, will be taking the stage on September 15 for a fundraiser in support of Canada’s oldest synagogue.
Aug 21, 2024 4:44 PM
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Spiritual and family traditions bring renewed hope
Birds remind many of us of that Presence in our lives. Like angelic messengers they call us to listen deeply. In their call, we dare to hope.
Aug 17, 2024 9:04 AM
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My Two Baha'i Communities
Actively living our faith both within our faith community as well as with others of different faiths, or no faith, in the larger community helps us all to embrace the fact that we are one wonderful, diverse family
Aug 10, 2024 7:37 AM
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