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
How Quebec’s secularism law is forcing young women to rethink their futures by Ruby Pratka Aspiring teachers and prosecutors say Bill 21 makes them choose between their faith and their careers in public service
The U.S. bishop who urged Christians to “prepare for martyrdom” explains why by Christopher White Robert Hirschfeld shares how churches can embody courage in the wake of ICE violence
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
Iraq’s child brides by Robert Bociaga Girls as young as nine are being forced into marriage in Iraq. Women’s rights activists are risking everything to fight back.
This Ottawa church just gained more than 100 new members by Christopher White To grow Kitchissippi United, one of its leaders rode the city bus and listened for African voices and conversations
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
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
Why I chose to ‘do nothing’ this Lent by Robin McGauley Finding connection with God doesn’t always require action