A two hundred-kilometre drive north from Quebec City takes one to the Saguenay River and the cities of Chicoutimi and La Baie, now merged into one city called Saguenay. The Saguenay River is a rift valley in the mountains, a fjord that flows into the St. Lawrence River. At La Baie the tides cause the … Continue reading Anchored to the rock
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Sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor
Jesus told the rich young ruler: "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me" (Matthew 19:21). He didn't really mean that, did He? There must be some hidden meaning . Many preachers and teachers have … Continue reading Sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor
Another sign of spring
This is income tax month in Canada, the deadline for filing is April 30. I am affected by this deadline in three ways. First, there are the people for whom I prepare and file personal income tax returns, then there are my business clients for whom I have to get files ready for their tax … Continue reading Another sign of spring