Restless longing is core to being human. What happens when it leads us off course?
"Understanding what our spirit is trying to tell us in these unforeseen detours is often the work of a lifetime."
The race to save Canada’s fragile bat population
One of nature’s least loved creatures is in crisis — and we could all end up paying the price
Senator Kim Pate wants Canada to get rid of jails
The newly appointed senator talks about standing up for marginalized groups within the justice system
I spent 48 hours alone in a treehouse to channel Thoreau
"Maybe a two-day sojourn deep in the woods is a good way to confront our aloneness and even find some kind of
11 immigrants putting down roots in Canada and the United Church
"Lima was a bit difficult. It’s a Catholic society; I was never out of the closet there."
This Canadian’s luggage offers a glimpse into the lives of Cubans today
You’ll find more than giveaway toiletries and hand-me-downs in the writer's luggage.
13 things I learned at witch camp
‘Howling at the moon seems like a reasonable option in a world gone mad’
Undocumented people share how they live outside the system
Up to half a million people are living in Canada without official status. The 'sanctuary city' movement is growing, but the fear
Inuit in Ottawa for medical treatment ‘extremely homesick’
Canada's capital plays host each year to thousands of Inuit needing medical attention they can't get back home. Two local residences offer
How trees are just like us
The German forester and author of ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’ tree speech and why plants have rights
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July/August 2026 In this issue: 5 faith leaders share the pursuits that bring them joy; How to be a good man in toxic times; Faith in public media and what's missing |
