Rev. Gene Packwood
ARM: On plain speaking
Jesus once told His disciples, “The Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I…
Opinion: Prayers for occasions and goings-on
In her novel, Middlemarch, George Eliot had one of her delightful cast of characters and eccentrics, Mrs. Dollop, the redoubtable…
Staying sharp in the Spirit
We’re into the season for Being Green again — the long parade of Sundays after Trinity and Pentecost — depending…
Something to cling to
The Canadian Book of Common Prayer was my introduction to Anglican daily prayer back in the ’80s. I prayed through…
Easter breath
Alleluia! We’re in the season that defines our Christian faith. The season in which God, the Father of our Lord…
The Holy Spirit in the Litany
As Lent rolls on, I draw your attention again to that wonderfully useful devotional tool for keeping us safely pointed…
Of ashes eternal
Another Ash Wednesday will soon be upon us. Ash and ashes are gritty, rich and evocative symbols that remind us…
Flowing with Epiphanytide
Jesus made manifest — revealed, made more obvious — is the theme of the season we’re in now. Happy New…
Make room for Jesus in your life
Not many sleeps before Christmas by the time you read this. Another Advent is upon us. Another season to try…