Sermon: A Five-Part Gospel on Lazarus, Brent, and How God Feels About Death” (Brent Woelke’s Funeral)

I gave the following sermon at a friend's funeral. I was very honoured and humbled to be able to do this, and to be asked to do so by Brent himself and his wife, Stephanie, before his passing. Part One: In the Gospel of John, when Lazarus was sick, his sisters Martha and Mary sent … Continue reading Sermon: A Five-Part Gospel on Lazarus, Brent, and How God Feels About Death” (Brent Woelke’s Funeral)

Homily: In Whose Hands Would You Rather Be? (Reign of Christ)

I don't often write out homilies/teachings word for word, but I did for this one. This homily was given at West End Abbey, based on Luke 23:33-43, and you can listen to the recording on our West End Abbey podcast here or on most major podcast platforms. 1. Have you ever felt like your life was … Continue reading Homily: In Whose Hands Would You Rather Be? (Reign of Christ)

School of Spiritual Direction (Fall 2022)

Year Two Winnipeg students (October, 2021) Overview If you enjoy meaningful conversation, listening to others (particularly relative to their relationship with God), and desire to journey with people well as they seek to deepen their experience of God, the School of Spiritual Direction (SSD) may be for you. The SSD is a two-year certification program … Continue reading School of Spiritual Direction (Fall 2022)

School of Spiritual Direction (Fall 2021)

Year One Winnipeg students (October, 2020) Overview If you enjoy meaningful conversation, listening to others (particularly relative to their relationship with God), and long to companion people well as they seek to deepen their experience of God, the School of Spiritual Direction (SSD) may be for you. The SSD is a two-year certification program which … Continue reading School of Spiritual Direction (Fall 2021)

Schools of Spiritual Formation (Fall 2020)

This fall, I will once again be teaching two Sustainable Faith schools - the School of Spiritual Direction and the School of Mercy and Justice. Both have a wonderfully contemplative and communal ethos and involve excellent readings, individual and group exercises, receiving spiritual direction, and practising spiritual disciplines.If you would like to have some conversation … Continue reading Schools of Spiritual Formation (Fall 2020)