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....
Growing up, people walked on eggshells around me. Calling me a sensitive child would probably be an understatement. One small...
My wife and I first met Carlene shortly after we moved to Halifax. She was dating a friend of ours and it felt as though we hit...
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...
This Lent, many of us are giving something up or establishing a new daily practice, but it’s not at all uncommon that we’ll...
As our family prepared for vacation one year, we were consumed with checklists and activities. While helping my daughter into...
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 have a deep love for food. Dining out with my wife, exploring new restaurants, and savoring different cuisines are some of...
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 depressive...
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...