How do you imagine John the Baptist? For me, I see him as a rather unkempt person with wild hair and a daunting presence, but also physically large (difficult, I know, on a diet of locusts and wild honey!). Click the link in our bio to read on and pray with us 💜

Have you ever wondered what a “robe of righteousness” would look like? It would probably be a modest-looking piece of clothing that caused the person wearing it to appear radiant. Read on and pray with us 🩷 oraministry.ca/blog/robe-of-r…

There is still so much to be learned about the feminine genius--the great gift women are--and their gift to the Church. I believe this verse "It is not good for man to be alone" has implications we have not yet understood.

In my humanness, it becomes hard work to remain joyful … to be prayerful … and sometimes, most particularly, to give thanks.   Yet that is precisely what Paul is calling me to do. Read on and pray with us 🩷 oraministry.ca/blog/with-joy-…

This psalm is a song about singing. When we sing (even badly) we can express a joy, joy, joy, joy down in our hearts that mere speaking cannot produce. Read on and pray with us 💜 oraministry.ca/blog/make-a-jo…

Join us for our next Gathering at the Well! A morning of prayer and fellowship 💙 We’ll gather in person at Saint Benedict Parish in Halifax on Saturday, January 20th. This event is completely free, but please register so we can host you well: oraministry.ca/events.html

Grateful to share some thoughts on the nature of God. 🩶

How do we have faith? When the going gets rough and we’re full of doubt, how do we trust and hold on to hope? Read on and pray with us 💛 oraministry.ca/blog/safely-ho…

One of my biggest struggles in my faith life is feeling like I’m not good enough. I want to carry myself under my own strength, achieve success and holiness all by myself, and then bring that perfected person to God. Read on and pray with us 💛 oraministry.ca/blog/an-offeri…

Rise and Shine! Look up and look around! There is glory to behold and joy to be felt. Read on and pray with us 💛 oraministry.ca/blog/embrace-t…

As someone who has come to appreciate her Catholic faith after migrating to a different continent, the words of this Sunday’s Psalm have tremendous power when they state: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” Read on and pray with us 💛 oraministry.ca/blog/from-sea-…

God’s revealing Himself to humanity in meekness, in glory, and in power!  Our second reading for Sunday points to the beauty of revelation. Read on and pray with us 💛 oraministry.ca/blog/its-jesus

It’s so relatable to me that, the first time God told Jonah to go to Nineveh, he went to Tarshish instead. He clearly didn’t believe God, didn’t listen, and didn’t do as he was asked. Read on and pray with us 💚 oraministry.ca/blog/tightrope…

I am writing this reflection from bed. This is day 2 of the first cold I have had in nearly 4 years and, as some of you will agree, day 2 often seems to be the worst day. Read on and pray with us 💚 oraministry.ca/blog/waiting-on

Hold everything in this world with an open hand. I don’t know who said that originally, but it has been passed on to me and I periodically reflect on it. Read on and pray with us 💚 oraministry.ca/blog/open-my-h…

In our modern world, when we hear prophecy, we often have a very specific idea in mind: someone who knows the future for certain, who speaks of this future in mysterious language. Read on and pray with us 💚 oraministry.ca/blog/listening…

When something a little too big to grasp looms in front of me, sometimes I find it helpful to listen to the Holy Spirit in my littleness and to notice His goodness in this.  Read on and pray with us 💚 oraministry.ca/blog/enter-a-s…

I’ve never forgotten that hour of adoration. The Lord used that hour and my desire to be nearer to Him to speak directly to me, assuring me that, regardless of any trial, I can trust in Him. Read on and pray with us 💙 oraministry.ca/blog/in-the-bl…

I have a terrible sense of direction. I easily get lost in my own hometown. I rarely know the fastest way to get somewhere and, if someone asks me for directions, I’ve learned it’s better to admit I can’t help them… Read on and pray with us 💜 oraministry.ca/blog/lost-and-…

Police recover stolen bicycles Halifax Regional Police recovered a number of bicycles and scooters this weekend that are believed to have been stolen throughout the region. On June 22 officers located approximately 40 bicycles and scooters along with numerous parts in the area