What will they say?
Mark MacDonald
January 1, 2012
Every age has its blind spots. Today, we wonder how earlier generations of Christians could justify their complicity in slavery or the overt racism of
Every age has its blind spots. Today, we wonder how earlier generations of Christians could justify their complicity in slavery or the overt racism of
One of the key elements of the spiritual movement that is growing among indigenous peoples across North America is the practice of gospel-based discipleship. On
To oversimplify matters, we could say that Christianity’s growth plan over the past few centuries has been, “If you build it, they will come.” That
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man
The phrase “You are all my relatives” speaks to the heart of indigenous spirituality. This greeting, used by many First Nations people when they encounter
Older church members often look back at the mid-20th century with a feeling of warm nostalgia. We remember large youth groups, at least three services
It was an unexpected tragedy. The elderly man was near death from cancer and in the hospital for the last phase of his palliative care.
Fr. David Salmon, the first Gwich’in Athabaskan to be ordained to the priesthood, was one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. His
We had been going up the mountain in northern Arizona for an hour and a half with a small group of guests from the East
Over the past few decades, I have heard an increasing number of indigenous elders, especially those comfortable with English, use the term “Creator” when speaking
We have been looking at the prophecy of Joel, a passage that St. Peter used to explain the meaning of the outpouring of the Holy
As noted last month, Peter’s use of the prophecy of Joel to interpret the events of Pentecost is highly significant. The big miracle, we are
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; Your sons and
Not too long ago, most parents trusted that the values and ethics for leading “the good life” were clear to their children. They trusted that
Indigenous communities across North America are in the midst of a gospel-inspired spiritual renewal. Though there are many significant aspects of this movement, the traditional
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream” (Ps. 126:1). Our awareness of God’s presence often unfolds over time,
My friend Larry and I stood watching as the Arctic sun began its drop behind the seemingly endless ice and snow. It was beautiful. Tikigaq
This past month, I received my certificate of Canadian citizenship. It was a moving event that reminded me of all the things my grandmother taught
At gatherings of indigenous Anglicans across Canada, there is excitement. It really doesn’t matter what the gathering is for or where it might be held;
The name of this column was developed by reflecting on many of the extraordinary events involving indigenous peoples over the past three years. More and