Rev Shirley Murphy
The thoughts, reflections, faith stories and meanderings of an 
Anglican Priest

Easter seems to be an ideal time to ponder heaven and the glory of the life that never ends. After all, it was on Easter when God pulled...

FINE This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe...

Thou shalt not compare the new pastor and the old pastor, for verily, they are two different people. Thou shalt not say to the new...

Insurance companies often get some interesting stories on claim forms. This is one that is said to be true from Canada about a four-wheel...

The observance of Holy Saturday has been part of the Christian tradition since the early days of the church. The day has its roots in the...

In Holy Week we are struck by the detail of the events of these last few days of Jesus’s life as they come to life for us. On Maundy...

A good woman died and went to Heaven. When she arrived at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter offered to take her on a tour of the facilities. As...

To be made the evening before Easter You need: 1 cup whole pecans (or other nuts) 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt 1 cup sugar...

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He...

One day an elderly man entered into a hospital. He was grumpy from being on medication and the nurses thought him to be insane, as he...

An old man, probably some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the park bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his...

"Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began, "I'll open up your heart..." "You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted. The surgeon looked...

The Cross of Saint Peter also known as Petrine Cross is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, but in recent...

Although things are not perfect Because of trial or pain Continue in thanksgiving. Do not begin to blame! Even when the times are hard....

This is for all the mothers who NEVER won "Mother of the Year," and all those too busy being a mother to care. This is for all the...

We celebrate the Feast Day of St Patrick the patron saint of Ireland. We are very familiar with the story of Saint Patrick, his capture...

What comes to mind when you think about temptation? What tempts you? What is your greatest temptation today? I ask those questions...

Smile at a stranger Drop a coin where a child can find it Learn something new and teach it to someone Tell someone you love them Hug...

Despite their bad reputation, dandelions are pretty little flowers with their yellow strands all tucked neatly into the centre. And truly...

We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes, But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes. One fowl is a goose, but two are called...