“Read the book before you watch the movie.” We heard and probably even gave this advice to others many times. This is good advice because a great piece of literature, when adopted into a motion picture, has to be heavily edited and reduced to a narrative that fits into the framework of a movie lasting […]

There is a story about a young girl who lost her path in life and wandered away from God, her family and the loving home she grew up in. Not long after that her life started spiraling out of control, pulling her deep into dark waters of depression and sadness. One night, overtaken by the […]

One of the characteristics of great art is its popularity and familiarity among the general public. But there is a revolutionary and highly praised musical work that you have never heard, even if you are very familiar with it. John Cage composed his famous 4’33” in 1952 and considered it to be his greatest work. […]

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith” – Hebrews 12:2 Hidden deep into the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, there is a stream known as Divide Creek. There is something truly special about this place beyond its natural beauty and grace. At some point, a large boulder […]

If you have noticed, the cover of Christ’s tomb at St. George is always a little open, allowing you to see the inside of the empty tomb. During my first Holy Week at St. George, I closed the cover when I noticed this. But to my surprise, the next time we had a service in […]

During his ministry, our Lord poured his heart and soul into healing, teaching, comforting, and giving hope to everyone he came across. But often his teaching was ignored and overlooked and his miracles were questioned and challenged. It is only during his triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday that it feels like Jesus is […]

Genghis Khan is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in history. He was undoubtedly a great conqueror whose empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea, a talented and skilled politician who converted his adversaries into dedicated allies, and a brave military commander on the battlefield. But he was a […]

Today, we celebrate the Sunday of the Judge, reflect on the parable about the helpless widow and heartless judge who refused to hear and help her. Eventually, the unjust and unmerciful judge gets tired of the widow’s pleas and decides to help her. Our Lord himself interprets the parable as a symbol and reminder about […]

Today, we celebrate the Sunday of Steward – a story about a wise man who was highly successful in using the resources at his disposal and manipulating people around him for his benefit and success. The story invites us to reflect and examine the spiritual perspective and teaching of success and what being successful means […]