Office of Religious and Spiritual Life - A proud member of <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/studentservices/">成人VR视频 Student Services</a> /morsl/articles/rss en Thoughts During Black History Month /morsl/article/black-history-month/thoughts-during-black-history-month <p>Black Churches have played a vital roles in Canadian society for hundreds of years. These communities have sprung up during waves of arrivals and immigration over time. Some of the first Black churches were formed by enslaved individuals who arrived in Canada in the 1780s. Since then, these communities have made a difference in the lives of generations of people.</p> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:03:05 +0000 Candice Wendt 3222 at /morsl World Interfaith Harmony Week /morsl/article/holidays-and-holy-days-interfaith-dialogue/world-interfaith-harmony-week <p>In the entrance to聽<a href="/morsl/cultivate-wellness/drop?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=MORSL-News-and-Community-Events-Listings-February-2-8%2C-2026&amp;utm_source=Envoke-SYSTEM_ALL_CONTACTS&amp;utm_term=MORSL-News-and-Community-Events-Listings-February-2-8%2C-2026">MORSL's drop-in centre</a>, there is a beautiful painting by educator and artist Juss Kaur, who also serves as the volunteer Sikh chaplain in MORSL's multi-faith team. It is entitled聽<i>The Vein of Gold</i>.</p> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:59:49 +0000 candice.wendt@mcgill.ca 3221 at /morsl What is Chanukkah? /morsl/article/holidays-and-holy-days/what-chanukkah <p>Chanukkah is a minor Jewish festival that lasts eight days and usually occurs in December. This year, it will start the evening of Sunday, Dec. 14th. The tradition of lighting menorahs, nine-branched candelabras made esp. for this holiday, and placing them in windows, makes Chanukkah visible to the greater community.</p> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:17:44 +0000 Candice Wendt 3155 at /morsl On the Christian Calendar and Christmas /morsl/article/holidays-and-holy-days/christian-calendar-and-christmas <p>Learning about the <a href="https://depree.org/life-for-leaders/the-christian-year-an-introduction/">Christian liturgical calendar</a> this year has year has really changed my perspective of Christmas! If you鈥檙e like me, you鈥檝e always assumed the offical Christmas Season is what is happening throughout December as streets are decorated, people shop for gifts and various Christmas-themed events pop up. But if you look at the Christian calendar, early to mid December is not technically not Christmas at all, it鈥檚 Advent, the period of preparation for Christmas.</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:01:55 +0000 Candice Wendt 3154 at /morsl Rooted in Spirit, Ready to Grow /morsl/article/interfaith-dialogue-spiritual-wellness/rooted-spirit-ready-grow <p>Over the past few days, I had the privilege of joining the staff and volunteers of 成人VR视频鈥檚 Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) in interacting with more than 500 students and their families during orientation events. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our tables and events, and to the volunteers from 成人VR视频 and local communities whose presence enriched the experience for all.</p> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:13:04 +0000 Carlene Gardner 3107 at /morsl Happy Spiritual Health Awareness Week /morsl/article/spiritual-wellness/happy-spiritual-health-awareness-week <p>Did you know that Oct.</p> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:09:20 +0000 MORSL 3106 at /morsl The Benefits of Social Generosity /morsl/article/spiritual-wellness/benefits-social-generosity <p>Did you know that connecting with strangers comes with many benefits? Practicing what聽<a href="https://theconversation.com/making-eye-contact-and-small-talk-with-strangers-is-more-than-just-being-polite-the-social-benefits-of-psychological-generosity-252477?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=-MORSL-News-and-Community-Events-Listings-June-30---July-31&amp;utm_source=Envoke-SYSTEM_ALL_CONTACTS&amp;utm_term=-MORSL-News-and-Community-Events-Listings-June-30---July-31">social scientist Linda R.</a></p> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:17:02 +0000 Candice Wendt 2982 at /morsl All Saints Day and Trinity Sunday /morsl/article/holidays-and-holy-days-interfaith-dialogue/all-saints-day-and-trinity-sunday <p>For many Eastern Christians, June 15, 2025 was聽<b>All Saints Day</b>鈥攁 time to honour the lives of saints across the centuries. But this isn鈥檛 just about a few well-known figures. It鈥檚 a sweeping celebration of聽<i>all</i>聽saints鈥攆amous or forgotten, ancient or recent, from every walk of life鈥攚ho have lived lives of faith and devotion.</p> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:11:01 +0000 MORSL 2972 at /morsl Reflections on Climate Chaplaincy /morsl/article/ecospirituality-spiritual-wellness/reflections-climate-chaplaincy <p>In their recent podcasts and webinars, the team at the聽<a href="https://thebtscenter.org/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=MORSL-News-and-Community-Events-Listings-June-16---22&amp;utm_source=Envoke-SYSTEM_ALL_CONTACTS&amp;utm_term=MORSL-News-and-Community-Events-Listings-June-16--22">BTS Centre</a>聽have been exploring climate chaplaincy鈥晅hat is, spiritual care focused on navigating the anxieties, grief, and uncertainty associated with the climate crisis鈥晅hrough many different lenses and from diverse angles.</p> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:21 +0000 Carlene Gardner 2971 at /morsl Shavuot, Hajj, Eid al-Adha, and Pentecost /morsl/article/holidays-and-holy-days-interfaith-dialogue/shavuot-hajj-eid-al-adha-and-pentecost <p>This week, there are several holidays that commemorate past receipt of sacred knowledge, texts, and/or gifts. Each offers rich communal and personal faith experiences.</p> Fri, 30 May 2025 20:13:27 +0000 MORSL 2965 at /morsl