Spiritually Speaking

The high staccato trill of an eagle brought in the dawn this morning, when the sky was still a soft grey blanket. He repeated his verse several times, a cappella, without the noise of traffic below or the accompaniment of seagulls.

We know about human selfishness and greed, but also constantly witness compassion and generosity.

We are about seventy-five percent of the way through Lent. This is important to me because I have committed to writing a thought every day to post on our Church website www.stjohnthedivine.bc.

Have you ever heard, or used, the phrase ‘prodigal son’? It’s one of those terms that sneaked its way into the English language from the Bible over many centuries – but I am not sure (to quote Inigo Montoya from ‘The Princess Bride’,) “That word mean

In my previous article, I described the principle of Unity in the Universe, with the spiritual message from the sacred Hindu scripture Isha Upanishad.

We’re all aware of the turmoil around the globe – whether it is political turmoil, economic upheaval, environmental disasters, social issues, human rights issues, or the unequal distribution of resources and wealth.

My last column/blog resulted in lots of affirmation, and a little challenge. I appreciated both. As is my wont, I was pushed to consider the challenge more than the affirmation.

When we provide a refuge, who finds salvation? There’s a story about a huge storm lashing the beaches of a coastal region with so much fury that thousands upon thousands of star-fish were washed up and left to die in the dehydration of the next day’s

This morning, as rain and dark clouds conspired to enhance the quality of light gracing leaves, grass and all living things in my backyard, a sky-wide double rainbow transformed the neighbourhood into a world of magical possibility.

I spent the morning doing housework with a zen priest (my husband Doshu) and came away feeling healed.