Josh Canning

Josh Canning

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The Time for Soft Responses to Scandal is Over

When I saw the news on Saturday morning I was stunned. Jean Vanier?

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A Parish that Does Not Revere Children is Suicidal

A recent negative experience at Mass left me thinking: are we shooting ourselves in the foot when it comes to young families?

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One Thing I Wish They Would Immediately Stop Teaching in Seminary

This nugget of wisdom makes sense in a thriving parish. But what about all the rest? 

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How to Rebuild Trust in the Church

We need to address things as they are with severity and sincerity. Here are 4 things we can do.

 
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If You're Angry about Recent Scandals, (Don't) Close Your Eyes

I don’t know if this is part of a reconciling process, but I need to feel indignation filled with hope right now.

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How to Fire Up Your Faith When it is Weak

Are the embers of your faith burning low? Here are 6 questions to fan the flame. 

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6 Reasons It's Harder than Ever to Trust in Trudeau

Canada needs great leaders. Failing that, she needs at least respectable leaders.

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Why Your Church Should Care about Its Coffee

Great coffee and telling people about Jesus is in fact quite compatible!

Why I Believe that God has a Plan for You

Who was the real me? What was the real narrative of my life?

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8 Amazing Things a Church for Young Adults Can Do

If it’s difficult for passionate young adults to connect, how can we expect to attract the disaffected?

 
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Young Adults Need a Place in the Church

So much is possible when we set aside all distractions in ministering to young adults.

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The Red Pill Will Disturb You for Good

Is raising awareness to the injustices faced by men tantamount to attacking the rights of women?

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