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One of the much neglected aspects of spiritual journeying is the sense of travelling together on this path of faith.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, I have been thinking about how we relate to time. We have moments in life in which we take the time to deliberately and intentionally pause and acknowledge change鈥� but they are few and far between.

Before I began my ministerial career, I worked at a day care center. I had always enjoyed young children, but in my work with them five days a week I discovered I adored them.

Christ Church Cathedral and Victoria Multifaith Society present 鈥淩eligions of the World鈥� on Thursdays from聽January 19 to February 16聽from聽12 noon to 1:00 pm聽at Christ Church Cathedral, Chapter Room, Quadra and Burdett.

UVic Multifaith Services - A model for multi-faith co-operation

I鈥檝e never managed to keep a New Year鈥檚 resolution for more than a few weeks. I know I鈥檓 not alone. But this Advent, I discovered some new insights into the idea of resolve that provoked me to further consideration.

When 2016 drew to a close, it can be said that the world took a collective breath of relief. It was a year that seemed rife with disappearing hope, innocence, and justice.

Recently I鈥檝e become aware of another aspect of this beautiful, centuries-old Zen form: the period of time leading up to the 8-day December intensive called Rohatsu.

You can start meditation for any of a number of very good reasons. These days, the benefits of mindfulness are ubiquitous in the media. I call it the shopping list path to a happier life.

Christmas Eve is upon us. The cityscape has been transformed by brightly coloured lights, festive decorations and displays. Carolers serenade shoppers, and there are signs of changes in peoples鈥� day to day life.