The stuff of contemplation by Joan Chittister Thomas Merton, Trappist, died December 10, 1968 Thomas Merton entered the Abbey of Gethsemane in Bardstown, Kentucky, at the age of twenty-six, on December 10, 1941, a convert of three years, a pacifist, and a very experienced young man. Merton was a man with a monastic soul who brought new levels of meaning to the oldest elements of monastic life. … Continue reading Thomas Merton & Contemplation
The following content is made available by ELO Network . The live Q&A session with NT Wright took place on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020. “…Systemic racism, recently highlighted in police brutality in the case of George Floyd in Minnesota, has ignited massive protests in the US, Canada and around the world. Citizens are angered by chronic issues, anchored in racial divides, which are not resolved—and … Continue reading N.T. Wright: “Racism, Christians & Leadership”
The following document may serve as a reference and resources for individuals interested in interfaith organizations and activities in Toronto. To view the document, either refer to the images below, or download a PDF version here. Continue reading Toronto Interfaith Directory and History
By: Vincent Pham “Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to be used and then discarded. We have created a “throw away” culture which is now spreading. It is no longer simply about exploitation and oppression, but something new. Exclusion ultimately has to do with what it means to be a part of the society in which we live; those excluded are no longer society’s … Continue reading The “Throw Away” Culture and Dictatorship of Relativism
COVID-19 has taught me to see my neighbourhood with new eyes, and to listen to its message with new ears. And therefore, I invite you to come with me on one of my walks. People, whom I have never met before, are suddenly greeting me, they smile or wave at me. And then we respectfully step back, or one of us crosses the street to … Continue reading COVID-19 has taught me to see my neighbourhood with new eyes & ears 30 August, 2020
The resource below is courtesy of http://www.plough.com, by Jonathan Sacks.by Jonathan SacksJULY 31, 2020 Uighurs at a dentention center in Xinjiang, China (Public domain) Continue reading We Must Not Stand By: On the Persecution of China’s Uighur Muslims
By: Dania Ahmed Test your knowledge on the sacred texts of different faith traditions with a fun match of Bingo! The template can be downloaded here: The answers to the Bingo can be found here: Continue reading Interfaith Holy Books Bingo
By: Dania Ahmed Take a look at this compilation of certain faith spaces across the GTA! It’s important that we recognize and appreciate all of these wonderful sacred spaces that are structured in our very own community. Continue reading Sacred Faith Spaces Across the GTA
After some long hours dedicated to compiling information, creating unique formats, and constant revisions, the Awakening Project Team is proud to release the very first edition of our Interfaith Magazine! Download it below or by swiping through the gallery below! Continue reading Interfaith Magazine: 1st Edition
