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Hope finding its way into local prisons
The Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) has had a lot of recent coverage in the news because of serious issues with the province. Carl Wake, the chaplain at OCDC, has been there for almost 27 years. He says the […]
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Enabling retreat
Christian Horizons and Galilee Bible Camp teamed up in mid-January to beat the winter blues by hosting the Winter Wonderland Family Retreat. From January 13 to 15, they welcomed families that include […]
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Making abortion unthinkable
Abortion is a delicate subject. At times, secular Canadian society seems to hold “a woman’s right to choose” as more sacred than practically all else. Yet the pro-life movement is a powerful and growing force and one Canadian ministry believes they have a plan that can turn the tides. “Imagine a […]
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Make it a double
It’s January. It’s the time of year when people make resolutions, head to the gym, and show up on our doorstep looking for help. We have eaten too much and exercised too little; spent too much money and saved […]
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A life restored
Ottawa has a number of recovery ministries doing great work with struggling individuals. The stories of how they change lives are a fantastic source of encouragement. Here is James Carpenter’s story […]
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Going about the Father’s business
A young Ottawa woman’s dream came true this past August. She started a business, opening Holy Voice Coffee-Bookstore and Gifts in the city’s east end. Djenane Najmanovich was working for the government when she heard a “holy voice” telling […]
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Warring housemates, hallway campers, and mere Christians
C. S. Lewis described the Church as a house filled with warring housemates. Christians all say they want unity, but what can we do about it? Lewis’ answer is mere Christianity […]
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Christian Riesbeck receives Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award
For more than 20 years Riesbeck has served as a faithful member in Ottawa’s Catholic community. He says he has seen God moving throughout Ottawa, but especially among the youth […]
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