I had the honour of officiating at the baptism of two children in Kitigan Zibi last Sunday. It got me thinking about the significance of baptism in our relationship with God and why it holds a special place among the sacraments…
Une chance pour un catholicisme autochtone au Québec, c’est le sentiment d’une centaine des personnes, autochtones et allochtones, qui rassemblent au sous-sol de la cathédrale de Trois-Rivières du 5 au 6 mars 2024. C’est à l’occasion du 30eanniversaire de Mission Chez…
At Saint-Paul University in Ottawa, a new dialogue circle focusing on coexistence has seen the light of the day. It was a beautiful day, almost like every other one, except that a new down was birthing for a dialogue circle on…
Kwanzaa's fourth principle is Ujamaa, which emphasizes the importance of cooperative economics. It encourages us to work together to establish and sustain our own businesses, stores, and shops and to share the profits equitably. This principle is a cornerstone of our…
On the second day of Kwanzaa, we celebrate the principle of Ujima, which means "Collective Work and Responsibility" in Swahili. This principle emphasizes the importance of working together as a community and taking shared responsibility for the well-being of each other.…
Ziad K. Abdrlnour's saying is a great conversation starter for exploring the Second Kwanzaa principle, Kujichagulia. Ziad says, “For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.” However, when it comes to…
Depuis que j’ai fait la connaissance de la spiritualité autochtone du Canada, je n’ai jamais cessé d’être émerveillé par la profondeur de l’expérience spirituelle de mes amis du nord. Au début, ce n’était pas du tout facile. Pourtant, grâce à mes…
Today's Gospel presents a revolutionary Mary who defied the odds of her religious tradition and emerged victorious. How can this come about since I am a virgin? If Mary lived in the present-day religious setup, she would have been condemned by…
As the social media buzzes with Pope Francis’s reform of the Church, I am reminded of the words of Gamaliel, a wise man: “But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only…
Have you heard of the Igbo tradition that if cows are not given during the burial ceremonies of our ancestors, they might take revenge against their offspring? I find this tradition ridiculous. Hear me out! If you have the financial means,…
