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March 20: Sustaining the weary with a word
Although Nora and I have been reducing our outside connections since the weekend, today, Friday, is only Day 2 of self-isolation for me. The isolation already feels intense; how will it feel after six or eight weeks? Thank God that we have the phone and email. Without such technology, we would really be cut off…
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Natalka the dog left a legacy of love
Natalka, our faithful canine family member for almost 11 years, died peacefully on the evening of Friday, August 9, 2019 on the deck of the Argan-Parker family home. Her sister Dominique was by her side. Half German shepherd and half mystery dog, Natalka was a rescue dog who brought love to our family and terror…
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After 25 years, it was time for compost bin renewal
By Glen Argan For the last few years, I have been planning to upgrade our compost bins behind our fence to include a third box. That would enable us to double our capacity for building compost – one bin would always be empty and two of them full. Yet, as I looked at the sight…
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The Catholic Church’s Changing Position on the Death Penalty
Originally posted on Glen Argan.com: A Presentation to the Edmonton Mennonite-Catholic Dialogue Glen Argan | 30 November 2018 ‘Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land.’ (Psalm 101.8) ‘Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also.’ (Matthew 5.39) Although the death…
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Dance celebration expresses reconciliation beyond words
By Glen Argan (Originally published in The Catholic Register, June 17, 2018) Words are rarely enough. Actions speak louder than words. When we want to restore a broken relationship, a simple “I’m sorry” or even a long, detailed apology may not suffice. More is required. In late April, I attended Ancestors and Elders, a performance…
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Nicodemus seeks answers outside the organization
Originally posted on Glen Argan.com: (Originally published in The Catholic Register, http://www.catholicregister.org, March 25, 2018) By Glen Argan Nicodemus is the organization man who realizes his organization does not have the answers. So, he looks further afield. You are not supposed to do that, but he does it anyway. His heart hungers for more than…
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