Category Archives: Barnardo’s Homes

Remembering History’s Overlooked Children

Posted on September 24, 2019 by seanarthurjoyce

Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future. … Continue reading →

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Canada Now Has a National British Home Child Day

Posted on February 8, 2018 by seanarthurjoyce

It’s just one more reason to celebrate being Canadian. On February 7, House of Commons motion M-133, sponsored by Conservative MP Guy Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), passed unanimously 294–0 in Parliament. The motion declares September 28 national British Home Child Day. … Continue reading →

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Apology as Public Ritual: Why It’s Still Important

Posted on March 7, 2017 by seanarthurjoyce

The Evolution of Apology “Confession is good for the soul.” Though we in the 21st century West are living in a post-religious age, the role of ritual is no less important to human nature than it ever was. This is … Continue reading →

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