Nowruz in a time of war by Paniz Vedavarz As airstrikes hit Iran, families mark the new year, while people inside the country and beyond reveal changing perspectives
What fasting is teaching me this Lent by Samuel Dansokho With careful preparation, a Senegalese Canadian transforms hunger into spiritual insight and gratitude
The everyday ceremony that grounds me during Lent by Shane Goldie A Two-Spirit Indigenous minister turns to smoke and sweetgrass in daily prayer
What if Lent began with a question? by Sheryl Spencer A mother-daughter road trip sparked a sacred writing practice rooted in memory, wisdom and God’s presence
United Church has ‘grave concerns’ about Iran airstrikes, criticizes Carney’s stance by Sarah Grishpul Other faith groups have a variety of takes on war in the Middle East
This Lent, I’m choosing friendship over spiritual gold medals by Alydia Smith After years of overcomplicating her faith practice, a minister discovers that relationships — with Christ and others — matter more than achievement
This Montreal church has baptized more than 140 Iranians since 2020 by Ghazal Azizi Iran is in crisis, but converts continue to find welcome and love at St Jax
Religious OCD took over my childhood. Years later, I learned how to manage it. by Macenzie Rebelo Scrupulosity made me feel like I was always doing something bad, dirty or wrong
Why I chose to ‘do nothing’ this Lent by Robin McGauley Finding connection with God doesn’t always require action
‘Remember, it lies to you’: People of faith on using AI by Katie Munnik ChatGPT and other similar tools help with ministry and spiritual support, but some users remain cautious