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When we provide a refuge, who finds salvation? There鈥檚 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鈥檚

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.

We live in a world where millions of people are striving to make changes聽for the better.

This past Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, began the season of Lent for many Christians. Forty days plus Sundays, Lent is preparation for the Holy days of Good Friday and Easter, remembering the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Fashion. Italy. Milan. Dolce & Gabbana. A couple of words that fit together so seamlessly in our minds. But what happens if we add another word? Fashion. Italy. Milan. Dolce & Gabbana. Muslim. And that is exactly what D&G did.

Husnu dhan . It is a term meaning to 鈥榟ave a good opinion of people.鈥� And as simple as it sounds, we all know how hard this can be when dealing with day to day complications and events.

You're invited to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week this coming Sunday afternoon in Victoria, with聽a fun and educational program for all ages, combined with a fundraising effort for the Syrian refugee program here in Victoria.

鈥淭he future belongs to those who give the next generation reason for hope.鈥� 鈥� Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Fear is a familiar companion for most of us.

One of my favorite spiritual quotations is attributed to St. Francis (though there is debate as to whether he is actually the source), 鈥淪hare the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.