Epiphany is celebrated all over the world with different customs and traditions. In the Western Christian tradition, Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Magi. However, in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Epiphany celebrates the moment of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River; it is called Theophany (from the Greek meaning “God

Along with thousands of others Winnipeggers, I rely on the bus to get around. More often than not, the ride is pleasant enough. Fellow passengers keep to themselves, are polite if interaction is required, give up their seats when needed – in short, they follow the rules that make sharing

January’s issue of Rupert’s Land News explores Epiphany and the Mystery of the Incarnation. There are articles from Shelagh Balfour and Maylanne Maybee, cultural Epiphany customs from around the world, Feature Art, and an explanation for how Bishop Don will be transitioning to retirement. Download the pdf or view it

There is a form of prayer, particularly fostered by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, which encourages the exercise of the imagination. Supplicants are encouraged to pray by imagining themselves in the Gospel story. They are invited to step into the story with their minds in order to look, touch,

This poem was reprinted with permission from Alert to Glory (Turnstone Press). Sally Ito is a poet and translator of poetry who lives in Winnipeg. Her latest book of poetry is “Alert To Glory,” published in 2011. She also translated a book of the children’s poetry of Misuzu Kaneko, “Are

The initial year in a new city and new ministry sometimes feels like a series of “firsts” strung together: first meal in a new home, first day in a new office, first holiday away from community and family. One of the “firsts” I was looking forward to this fall was

Early in November, there was a story going round the internet that Stove Top Stuffing was offering branded stretchy pants in time for American Thanksgiving. I don’t know if these really exist. They seemed to be off sale almost as soon as they were offered. However, this tells us something

December’s issue is on Feasts. We’ll hear from Donald McKenzie, priest at St. Philip’s, on the spiritual aspects of feasts, and from Michelle Owens, newly-appointed principal of the Centre for Christian Studies, on her experience at Feast for Friends, held by the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. We’ll also hear from James

Mike Koop is a musician who regularly leads worship at saint benedict’s table, where most of what we sing is original music written by members of the community. I asked him a few questions about how he approaches writing music for Sunday worship and how he views his role as

I love music. I particularly love hymns ‒ at least most hymns. Ancient office hymns and gospel hymns each have their niche. I love what we call “praise music” as well. I like to think that each person who sits in the choir or in a pew is open to

Music has had a significant place in my life and in some ways has been a “character” or perhaps more accurately a kind of dialogue partner in my life story. Music has invited me into new spaces of existence and existentiality, has confronted me, and has comforted me. When approached

November’s issue of Rupert’s Land News is all about how music connects to spirituality and its role in the Church. View it below in Issuu or download the pdf here.

I pushed on the worn, stout, wooden door with oversized iron hardware and ducked as I stepped over the threshold and into the dim, stone-walled cell. A rough bed-like wooden frame, with iron chains, stocks, and shackles, took up most of the room. I tried to grasp what went on here

When we start something new, we most often begin with good intentions. We want what is best for our communities, for our faith, for our families, and for our world. I believe Martin Luther fully intended to address the injustices he found in his faith community and in his context.

The year 1517 is the symbolic heart of the Reformation and has led to the commemorations of its 500th anniversary in 2017. It is the year in which Martin Luther was purported to have nailed his Ninety-five Theses for the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church to the door of