Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 This petition is certainly the underlying prayer of the contemplative life. Thy will be done… and let it begin with me. When every person on earth reflects these words we will live as a multitude of perfectly orchestrated expressions of God in […]
Depression a sad and growing reality
As a counselling agency in the Lower Mainland we are seeing a marked increase in the numbers of people seeking professional help for depression. This supports Health Canada’s report that depression continues to be Canada’s fastest-rising diagnosis. The impact on sufferers and their family and friends is enormous, as are the societal and economic costs. […]
The emerging young church
In his new book, Revolution, renowned pollster George Barna released a study showing that 20 million people (and growing) in the U.S. say they absolutely love God – but will never go to church again. The main reason cited for their lack of participation is the irrelevance of church to their lives. Some experts suggest […]
Vibe Awards 2004
The Vibes, Canada’s ‘people’s choice’ Gospel awards, held their third annual event May 15 at Queensway Cathedral in Etobicoke, Ontario. The televised ceremony featured performances by Jill Paquette, Fresh IE, Thousand Foot Krutch, Toronto Mass Choir, Hiram Joseph and Jon Buller. The big winners were Steve Bell, who took two awards, including Artist of the […]
Saint Mary’s reprieved
Saint Mary’s Hospital has been given a reprieve. Thanks to a new agreement between the New Westminster facility and the Fraser Health Authority, the hospital will continue to offer acute surgical and other services. Last July, Fraser Health announced its intention to terminate its agreement to provide 90 percent of the Saint Mary’s annual budget. […]