Friday, October 29, 2010

B*N*S*N2

New chaplain general focuses on relationships within CF




Ottawa, ON – BGen Karl McLean, new head of Chaplaincy Branch, aims to build multi-faith centres across Canada.

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BGen Karl McLean
For the members of the Canadian Forces, it’s very important for them to know that spiritual health and spiritual fitness is important both for them and their families. What I mean is that people have a good sense of meaning of why they’re doing what they’re doing so they understand what they’re involved in and know what they’re doing. Another aspect of spiritual health and fitness is having good relationships with each other. Another aspect of it is living according to our cherished values and living with integrity. And then finally developing a relationship with our Creator, the source of our being, as I said in the sermon, which many understand as their loving God and their loving Saviour.

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BGen Karl McLean
For the soldiers in Afghanistan, you are in my heart, you are in my prayers and I hope you come back safely and be united happily with your families and loved ones. ...



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