Category Religion
The Problem with War
I wrote this piece more than four years ago, when the conflict between Russia and Ukraine was in its infancy. I put it aside for editing and then forgot about it. Today I finished it. While Justin Trudeau is no longer Prime Minister, the rest remain true. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has framed Canada’s […]
Praying for a Lost Cause?
I have mentioned Ottawa’s abysmal transit service here more than once. So many times that I have been avoiding the topic this year..The service hasn’t improved though – despite the promises. The eastern light rail extension should have been opened long ago, but no-one can commit to a date. Will it be this fall? Will […]
Lessons Learned?
After six days of AI explaining how big a threat it can be, are you convinced? And if you are, does it make any difference? A recurring theme of this past week’s posts, no matter which AI Chabot was giving us advice, was that artificial intelligence can be controlled by its human creators. At this […]
The Happiest Day
The stone is rolled away. Christ is risen! Choosing to ignore the facts of history doesn’t make them les true. That’s something we need to remind our politicians of, though that is not a discussion for today. Today we celebrate an empty tomb, the triumph of life over death and reconciliation between God and man. […]
Never Out Of Season
“Let’s do a craft grandma!” my grandson said. He’s four. His idea of a craft is finding a willing adult who will follow his directions. If you don’t do it his way, there are consequences. Grandma is easier to convince to join in this fun than Grandpa. This former pie plate with candles coming out […]
My Favorite Crucifix
How is it possible to believe, how can anyone believe without fear and trembling that all of God was present in a man? Who can believe that God incarnate is dying on a cross? No reasonable being can accept such an implausible and frightening revelation, the impact of which always makes one reassess everything. – Jacques […]
Life Is Fragile
I don’t think of myself as a frequent flyer. For me air travel goes in spurts, and it has been two years since I was last in a plane. Maybe 2026 will see a return to the skies, but probably not. It isn’t fear that keeps me on the ground, though I will admit there […]
Are You Green Today?
I’m not sure my Irish roots allow me to properly celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, even if on March 17 everyone be is Irish. Whatever I do, I certainly won’t be drinking green beer. That just seems wrong. My family emigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1846. Yes, Anderson is a Scottish name. We weren’t […]
Words To Remember
It’s been quite the weekend. The world is in turmoil. Nobody knows what tomorrow is going to bring. If you are feeling nervous, upset, uncertain as global political events seem to be spiraling out of control, it is time to take a deep breath. Breathe in. Breathe out. Do it again. And again. Each generation […]
“Hockey is Church”
Leaving the building on Friday two young men in the elevator asked if I as going to watch the Olympic gold medal hockey game between Canada and the USA Sunday morning. I said yes, at least the first two periods. After that would be leaving for church. “You should stay home and watch,” they said. […]
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