Julie is a Christian coming-of-age novel about teenager Julie Wallace who is abruptly moved to a small town with her family...
It does not come as a surprise to anyone about how loaded, layered and complicated praying for our world can be. I do not know...
Many of us may be familiar with the amount of time and effort that is put into developing leadership skills within any given...
Have you ever felt a wooden handle snap at a knot in the grain? Have you seen a metal rod bend inexplicably at an invisible...
I’ve always been a highly sensitive person. As a child, I would start crying if someone spoke to me in a slightly impatient...
Every few days, I bake bread, which makes the house smell cozy, slightly sweet and toasty. My husband and daughter love eating...
My wife and I aren’t a textbook couple. We’ve had some pretty nasty arguments that - in the moment - make me feel certain I am...
In our cultural moment, optimization is a virtue. We envision a future created by AI and technology where much of the friction...
The past few years had been somewhat internally turbulent, as I navigated the rough waters of deep relationship anxiety. In...
“What would everyone say if they knew I was struggling with this?” There was a time in my life when these questions passed...
It is an incredible gift to be given an intellect, an ability to interact with both the material and immaterial world around...
There is a scene in the emotional movie, “Good Will Hunting”, where Will is laid back against a wooden desk and his therapist...
For almost the entirety of my adult life, I have had the gift of working in full time ministry. Like most people labouring in...
Part of being human is experiencing brokenness. We live in a fallen world, as we experience the impact of original sin...
I’m a famously terrible handyman. Usually my attempts to fix things end in frustration for me and something around my house...
“Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. (...) Who are you to pass judgment...
My first real struggle with doubts in my faith happened in the dark depths of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with the...
“Abide in me, and I in you. Just as the branch is not able to bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so also are...
Sometimes the hardest thing to give up for Lent isn’t chocolate or coffee – it’s something good. Something that has become too...
I have always loved routine and habit-forming. I remember having particular routines in late elementary school like packing my...
About eight years ago, I went to confession with a Dominican priest in a gorgeous chapel in Nashville, Tennessee. Despite the...
The period of engagement is an exciting time for young Catholic couples. The planning of the upcoming wedding is paired with...
Often, in the therapy room, I ask clients about their family, and draw something called a genogram map. Part of my therapeutic...
We all have talents. Maybe you have a knack for cooking, or can pick up any instrument with relative ease. It is likely that...
“‘Beloved’, said the Glorious One, ‘unless thy desire had been for me thou wouldst not have sought so long and so truly. For...
You could reasonably call me a productivity nerd though that would probably be a bit of an understatement - I’m more of a...
During the season of Lent a few years ago, I decided that I would commit to a morning habit of not turning my phone on until...
I have a deep love for food. Dining out with my wife, exploring new restaurants, and savoring different cuisines are some of...
Sometimes, Valentine's Day can feel a little.. cliche? We fall into it “feeling" the same every year -- flowers, chocolates, or...
My dad is quite a wild man. When he came back to Christ after being away in his 20s, he had a powerful experience of...
The other day, I was walking down our street following my 2 year old as he joyfully ran through the fallen leaves. At...
Have you ever been in a conversation where a verse comes to mind for the situation, but you can’t quite remember where it is or...
In the last few weeks, our mailbox has been full of flyers and gift ideas for loved ones this Christmas. My kids, quick with...
It’s hard to remain open when we have a broken heart. Amid loss - whether that’s the death of a loved one, an abrupt change in...
I was 14 when I made what could be considered my first real, personal act of faith. It had been a spiritual explosion of a...
Especially for cradle Catholics, being familiar with the Mass can sometimes lead us to forget the rich meaning embedded into...
Have you ever had the experience of falling in love? Of looking at a person with love, in light of their good qualities and...
J.M. Boyd is a husband to Abby of 25 years next year. They live in Langley with seven children, one who just left for college....
Mary, the Mother of Jesus has many different titles, some you may be familiar with. However, one that stands out as...
Growing up, people walked on eggshells around me. Calling me a sensitive child would probably be an understatement. One small...
I grew up in a third world country. The social divide between classes is discernible and normalized. My middle class family...
It’s rare to find a novel that captures with realism and detail the interior life of a Catholic whose heart and imagination is...
I was not planning on being friends with her. In fact, at one point when we had met years before, we later admitted to one...
Every time I make a resolution to pause from my social media use, parcel delivery trucks visit my home more often. It turns out...
In our Western culture, we often associate the word justice with some radical activism that includes public demonstrations and...
After almost two years of peace, I found myself haunted once again by my phone. Or, rather, what was on my phone. I thought...
As a child, I despised the words “just wait.” Even into adulthood, I find that patience is the thing that I struggle with the...
I slumped back into the driver’s seat as I turned off the ignition. The hum of the engine, silent. Resting my neck on the...
I’ll never forget the first time I took my daughter to the zoo. Her eyes lit up as she giggled with exuberance, watching the...
One of my favorite parties to attend is a potluck. As you might have experienced yourself, the countless dishes and variety of...
During pregnancy, I had been told many times of the tiredness that would come with being a new mother. Many well meaning women...
Before Alpha, my life was quite painful. I have suffered with depression and anxiety, and I have lived with an eating disorder....
I am a cradle Catholic and grew up in a home where it was very important in my family. We went to Mass every Sunday and would...
My five-year old is in the midst of a major crisis. This was how our car conversation went the other day: “Mommy, Micah says...
We are told in Scripture, in sermons, and in our daily meditations to be “joyful at all times” or “to let no one take away your...
The official name of my undergrad degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies. Quite the...
Welcome to Advent Maybe that is a little overwhelming, a little exciting, or perhaps a little bit of all of it? The thing about...
Many have described the beginning of their faith journey like falling in love. They have a beautiful encounter with Jesus as...
I was pushing my 3 month old in the stroller, enjoying a cinnamon bun and the sunshine when I was suddenly struck with how...
As a kid, I had no interest in showing my cards and letting people know who I really was. I spent much of my life building...
“How old were you when you decided to shortcut the process?” The question hit me like a ton of bricks. My eyes went wide and...
There’s something about a new season that brings on a great feeling of relief. All of a sudden, there’s space to rethink,...
“Hey Siri,” my son said loudly towards our HomePod in the kitchen, “What’s the weather today?” Our home has these large windows...
I’ve had a somewhat complicated relationship with my body throughout my teen and young adult years. I suffered from an eating...
“So what’s the secret sauce? 10 years in, you guys must have some insider tips!” A friend of ours asked us for marriage tips...
Creating intentionality in a long-term relationship takes time, effort, and sometimes, a little extra guidance. Occasionally,...
The pressure to “figure out my vocation” can be exhausting. It can be burdened by loneliness. By restlessness. By the fear...
In light of Mental Health Month, we talked with two counsellors about how we approach mental health both as Catholics and in...
“The Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week....
I have suffered from depression probably my whole life but was first diagnosed when I was 20. In 2013 I had my worst...
A little inspiration is always nice as we step into a new year, isn't it? Especially in a time like this where we’re all...
Prior to lockdown, I was living at an unhealthy and unsustainable pace. A full-time honours student pursuing entrance into a...