Writing Faith Into The Public Square

Karen Stiller

Convivium contributor Karen Stiller finds inspiration in writers who have shown courage writing their faith into the public square, providing opportunities for writing about what is important to the faithful.

Pauline Vanier

Deborah Cowley

The wife of the Governor General, Pauline Vanier was “one-half of a perfect partnership in the service of Canada.” She was courageous in her compassion, heroic in times of danger, and passionate about the welfare of the family.  

Leonard Loved The Light

Douglas Todd

Most biographers focus on how Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was rooted in Judaism and how he took up Zen Buddhist practice. Many fans also recount his fondness for psychedelics, wine and the erotic. Yet it’s especially intriguing that, despite his iconoclasm, Cohen also appealed to millions who are active or nominal Christians.