I’ve been depressed for almost 13 years. I have what the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders calls Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), or Dysthymia. Basically, I’m always sad. The symptoms that “qualify” someone for a Major Depressive Disorder need to be present for at least two weeks. In

House Blend Ministries celebrated its 10th birthday in February with cake, coffee, and community storytelling. This milestone means a lot of different things to me, but one thing it signifies is that, for 10 years, I’ve been a part of a community that has been learning about hospitality, by practising

According to St. Benedict, guests, “who are never lacking in the monastery” are “to be received as Christ” for Christ said, “as long as you did it to one of these least, you did it to me.” The sculpture located in the St. Benedict’s Retreat Centre foyer, “Christa,” is a

May’s issue tackles the topic of Christ-like Hospitality. We look at communities that focus on low-income housing, making safer spaces in our churches for people with mental health issues, and dismantling harmful attitudes towards refugees. And, check out the work of our Feature Artist, Bob Webster. Click here to read

At the age of 30, I left behind my career, my lifestyle, my church family, and various relationships, to take up another way of life. I felt a call within: a keen desire to deepen my relationship with God. I wanted to be alone with the Alone, and to do

Below are four contemplative practices with step-by-step instructions on how to follow them. If you’d like to start your own practice, but aren’t sure how, try each option and see which one works best for you. Meditation Daily meditation can quiet the mind, relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and help

One of my favourite quotations about contemplative prayer is from Christian Meditation: The Gethsemani Talks by John Main, a Benedictine monk who began to teach about Christian Meditation about 40 years ago. “Meditative prayer is not an intellectual exercise in which we reflect about theological positions. In meditation we are

April’s issue is on Contemplation and includes articles on the importance of contemplative practice, as well as a beginner’s guide to a few Christian practices. There’s also an article in memory of the late Rev. Brad Elliott from Christ Church in Selkirk. Click here to view the pdf. Or, read

The following is the last article in our series on Identity and Land. See Deanna Zantingh’s piece, “Uncovering the Truth: Land is Central” in January’s issue and Ellen Cook’s piece, “The Land Restores Identity” in February’s. Both Deanna Zantingh and Ellen Cook’s recent articles in the Rupert’s Land News were

I first encountered dementia when my elementary school class went to sing Christmas carols in a personal care home. One woman in particular caught my eye and I begged my mom to let me bring her a Christmas present. It turned out that she was my classmate’s grandmother, living with

Failure hangs over me constantly. In the past seven years, it’s been a daily, if not hourly hurdle. Sometimes its the small things, like forgetting a word. Sometimes it’s the medium things, like walking into a tree. Sometimes, it is a series of slights or omissions that end up hurting

March’s issue of Rupert’s Land News explores different facets of disability, and includes a review of Silence and a look at Bob Dylan’s theological imagination. Download the pdf here or read it below in Issuu.

I have been a visual artist for over 30 years. I am inspired by the beauty of God’s creation and aim to capture and reflect that through the use of vibrant colours, energy, and gentle-yet-bold interpretation that encompasses a spirit-filled essence of love, faith, and hope. In 2007, my work