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July 2025

Is this Dangerous? A lesson learned in (almost) dying
A lesson learned in (almost) dying... I don’t think St. Bernard of Clairvaux was right when he said the road to hell is paved with good intentions—I’m…
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Books to Read In a Dark Night of the Soul
Sometimes the only way forward is is through the side door of a well-told story. Here are the books that have helped me endure dark nights of the soul…
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What Happens When You Leave Social Media as a Writer and Coach
As an Orthodox Christian, I wanted to find more incarnational ways to work and connect. I took a break from social media—here’s what I learned about…
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June 2025

The Season that Tells a Story: My Favourite Summer Novels
Sixteen novels that capture the heat, wonder, and liminal ache of summer
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Nicole M. Roccas
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The Red Moon and a Sinking Ship: On Beauty in a Burning World
This week’s red “strawberry moon”—made luminous not only by rare atmospheric conditions but also wildfire smoke—got me thinking about the strange, holy…
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Not Your Trad Wife: 3 Women Saints Who Brought the Heat
Their lives push back against the romanticized ideals of domestic femininity. Their stories remind us that faithfulness can look brave, unconventional…
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The Future of Orthodoxy in Canada: Highlights from a Cross-Jurisdictional Panel
What makes the Orthodox Church in Canada distinct today?
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Nicole M. Roccas
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May 2025

May Scrapbook
My month in quotes, books, and images
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Worshiping Without a Blessing: An Ode to Typika Season
But first a dead squirrel
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3 Things I Used to Believe About Marriage (And What I Believe Now)
Reminder: Rebuilding Wholeness after Divorce starts in 1 week!
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Coming Home to the Body: Seeing Gabor Maté Live in Toronto
On trauma, the city, and the tension between attachment and authenticity
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