Easter reflections amid spring rain in Manitoba faith and renewal
The author ties spring rain to growth and hope in Manitoba, then turns to Easter’s Christian meaning. He discusses faith, creation, sin, and the resurrection, contrasting doubt with acceptance by faith. The piece ends noting rain will refresh and enable planting, affirming God and faith.
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Manitoba
Jesus Christ
Jone
God
Earth
Christ
Heaven
Easter candle moments of sorrow and hope
The author describes two Easter litany moments the rummage of Good Friday and Easter Sunday when Christ candles are carried out and in. Personal losses include the mother’s brain aneurism in October and Kathryn’s stroke in December. Despite tragedy, faith brings resilience and belief in resurrection and future renewal.
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Christ
Kathryn
Health Sciences Centre
Seven Oaks Hospital
Boomer Life Reflections on Education and Aging
Arra Friesen reflects on turning sixty and belonging to the baby boomer generation. He discusses shifts in education, rural schooling, teacher shortages, saving versus spending, and looming elder care concerns as his cohort ages. The piece weighs longevity, lifestyle, faith, health, and intergenerational dynamics.
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Reese
Lam