Juno award-winning singer/songwriter/storyteller Steve Bell reflects on Pope Francis’ choice of papal name, the meaning of names, and the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi. Continue reading
Aristotle once said, “Change in all things is sweet”, and the folks behind this year’s One Rock Christian Youth Music Festival seem to agree. Big changes are afoot behind the scenes, and special musical guest Audrey Assad is happy to be along for the ride. Continue reading
Joseph Lara attended the Living Water College Sacred Choral Music Program in August 2012, and embraced every aspect of the program. Though young, he quickly grasped the importance of integrating his art with his faith and right thinking. Here are his thoughts at the culmination of two intensive weeks. Continue reading
A wonderful “found poem”, based on biblical sayings, by Dr. Gerry Turcotte, President of St. Mary’s University. Continue reading
Calgary’s Corps Bara is an innovative fusion of contemporary dance and dance theatre that aims to touch the heart and stir the spirit. As one company with two initiatives, there is both a youth dance company ages 9-18, as well as a project based company of professional dancers. Continue reading
Val Lieske is the founder and Artistic Director of Fire Exit Theatre, and she isn’t afraid to bring faith onstage and into the spotlight. Fire Exit Theatre strives to offer an artistic environment where exploring the ideas of belief and God and grace and darkness, for believers and nonbelievers alike, is no longer taboo. Continue reading
Prior to moving to Camden, New Jersey, Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath always sensed that the real purpose of his role as an artist was to be part healer and part pilgrim guide. He writes, “Now that I have lived here for almost four years, I no longer sense it – I know it, deep in my heart.” Continue reading
Bishop Robert Barron brings us his thoughts on effective, compelling evangelization: first the beautiful (how wonderful!), then the good (I want to participate!), and finally, the true (now I understand!). But, he argues, we must start with the beautiful. Continue reading
The South Bronx is known for its colourful characters, but Sister Helen might be the most colourful of all. Bill Locke reviews a documentary about one of the most unusual and dedicated Benedictine nuns who you’ll ever meet. With love as tough as nails, she runs a shelter for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Continue reading
From a very early age, Gerry Turcotte wanted to be a writer, and grew up surrounded by books. Now, as an author himself and President of St. Mary’s University in Calgary, he looks back on some of his literary sources of inspiration. Continue reading
