Reconciliation becomes credible when it moves beyond apology into action. For the Church in Canada, that will require more than good intentions: it will require humility, changed priorities, shared authority, committed resources, and the courage to surrender control. The question is no longer simply whether we regret the past, but whether our repentance is changing the way we live today.
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What We Carry From the Altar
Truth and reconciliation cannot remain something the Church remembers for one week each year. What we celebrate at the altar must become visible in how we listen, build relationships, share resources, seek justice, and become trustworthy neighbours with Indigenous peoples.
When Reconciliation Costs Us Something
Reconciliation is not sustained by annual observances alone. It grows through faithful relationships, honest listening, and the courage to let repentance reshape the way we live. This reflection challenges the Church to move beyond good intentions and embrace the ongoing work of truth, justice, and healing with Indigenous peoples—one faithful step at a time.