Ashlie Hand


Making February Brighter

“Rejoice always, never cease praying, render constant thanks; such is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18…

When you see as God sees, out of love, you will do as God says

Detail of ‘The Sermon of the Beatitudes’ from the series The Life of Christ, James Tissot, 1886-96. (public domain, Brooklyn…

Bishop Johnston: Our Mutually Shared Vision

Dear Friends in Christ, Grace and peace be with you! It is exciting to share with you the fruit of…

Obispo Johnston: Nuestra Visión

Queridos amigos en Cristo, ¡Que la gracia y paz de Dios este con ustedes! Es para mí de gran emoción…

Our Mutually Shared Vision…One Family: Restored In Christ – Equipped For Mission

On many occasions over the past months, I have been asked on visits throughout our diocese about the Mutually Shared Vision for our…

Should We Protect All Children?

“A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God.  An unjust…

He Brings Glad Tidings to the Poor

Pic: ‘Jésus dans la synagogue déroule le livre’ (Jesus Unrolls the Book in the Synagogue), James Tissot, circa 1886-1894. (public domain,…

Historical details and the Christian proposition

The Good News: God’s Word in Everyday Living  Marc Cardaronella In the beginning of this Christmas’ gospel, we get a…

The Free Solo of Jesus Christ

“It is finished.”  John 19:30 Recently, I was able to see the new film, Free Solo, which tells the true…

2018 Christmas Wish Lists for Schools & Charities

Christmas is the ‘season of giving’, the ultimate reason of which is to reflect on the greatest Gift of all:…

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