Reconciliation cannot remain a promise the Church makes each September. Our commitments must become visible in our relationships, budgets, priorities, partnerships, and actions. As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, we ask a challenging question: if someone examined the life of our church without hearing our words, would they be able to tell that reconciliation truly matters to us?
Tag Archives: Gospel and Justice
Truth That Walks: Reconciliation Beyond Good Intentions
The work of truth and reconciliation is not complete because we have acknowledged the past. The Gospel calls the Church beyond good intentions into faithful action—listening deeply, building authentic relationships, and pursuing justice with humility and courage. Reconciliation is not a destination but a lifelong journey of discipleship, where our prayers become partnerships and our faith becomes visible in the work of healing.
Orange Shirt Sunday: More Than a Shirt
Orange Shirt Sunday is more than an opportunity to wear orange—it is a call to repentance, truth, and faithful action. As Christians, we are invited not only to remember the painful legacy of Residential Schools but also to renew our commitment to healing, justice, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The Gospel calls us beyond good intentions toward lives marked by humility, listening, and hope.