In the Community

We need to balance the pains, sorrows and afflictions of this life with God's abundant gifts. In a week when three courageous police officers lost their lives in Moncton, finding the rainbow in the clouds seemed difficult.

If there is one thing that I enjoy doing, it's playing in the dirt. If truth be told I actually work hard at it but gardening gives me such pleasure I look upon it as a source of relaxation rather than of labour.

One of my relatives used to say to me that his life was like living in a prison, a prison without walls. Now I can understand what he really meant. Actually everyone is living in their own prison, setting up fences around themselves.

Pope Francis addressed 25,000 couples on Valentine's Day with these words: "We all know the perfect family does not exist. The perfect husband does not exist, and the perfect wife does not exist.

Dear Father: Although we've already spoken a number of times today, I want to put into writing my words of thanksgiving for this past week's journey.

At one of our confirmation classes, the question was asked, what is the most concerning issue of the world for you? One student said environmental issues, especially pollution.

One of my favorite cartoons related to parent teacher interviews includes the comment about a student's abilities: "I can't believe he's the one in 50 million to make it." Our rarity is perhaps understood better in smaller measures.

Golfing is my only hobby during the summer time. In winter, I walk along side roads. Fortunately there is a beautiful and well maintained nine hole golf course located near the town of Carlyle.

Do you recall listening to, humming or even singing the line, "it's a small world after all"? If so, you'll probably remember the jaunty spirit-lifting feeling it evokes; after all, there's nothing like the excitement of making new connections in a b

The Wheatland Senior Centre will host Joe and Vic who will play at the Tuesday afternoon dance on June 3 and Gerry Goski will entertain at the Tuesday afternoon dance on June 10.