Recent events in Fort McMurray have revealed amazing images of the sacrifice for others.  Friends and strangers gave freely to the fill the needs of others.  Donations supporting the relief efforts flowed in from across Canada and beyond.  But most striking were the sa...

The Stanley Cup playoffs are nearing their end.  Some of the favourites are still around.  Some of the long-shots continue to survive.  Often in the playoffs, the “underdog” surprises everyone.  Frequently, as well, the favourites fade and disappear early on.  Why does...

Almost 40 years ago I met Jim and Pauline.  Jim was a sergeant with the OPP and Pauline worked in a Catholic school in Barrie.  At the time I was working in a parish in the north of Toronto.  The three of us worked together in a marriage enrichment program.  Over the c...