The Heart of Father Lacombe

Brent Wiley

Most Albertans – whether they realize it or not – have heard of Fr. Lacombe.  A quick Internet search reveals that this saintly missionary priest has had a neighbourhood, nursing home, hotel, park, school, Catholic men’s guild and even a town named after him. 

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.  

Pomp and Perspective

Johanna Lewis

While Johanna Wolfert’s participation in her own graduation ceremony didn’t mark her mind as something extraordinary, placing herself in the shoes of her younger sibling walking across the stage gained her a new perspective on the faithfulness of God.