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July 10, 2025 – Breaking Stigmas and Building Understanding: A Visit to Alderbridge Modular Housing
This afternoon, I had the privilege of visiting Alderbridge Modular Housing in Richmond—a site operated by RainCity Housing that’s often at the crossroads of misunderstanding and transformation. It was more than a tour; it was a moment of reflection and reconnection with the human stories behind the headlines. I sat down with Emma, the assistant… Continue reading
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July 8, 2025 – 🏘️ Richmond’s Housing Puzzle: Five Months Later—Progress or Paralysis?
Back in early 2025, I spoke out publicly to challenge the misinformation surrounding a proposed supportive housing project in Richmond (Misinformation being spread about Richmond housing project, supporter says | CBC.ca). I believed then—and still do—that facts matter, especially when they shape policy and lives. Despite those efforts, the project was cancelled. Five months have… Continue reading
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July 8, 2025 – 🗣️ A Thoughtful Afternoon: Engaging with Government on Social Issues
This afternoon, I had the opportunity to visit downtown Vancouver and meet with Alex Chan, the Manager of Communication & Stakeholder Relations in the office of the Premier’s executive branch. I genuinely appreciate Alex—and his boss (whose name escapes me for the moment)—for their willingness to connect with me directly and give space for my… Continue reading
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July 4, 2025 – Finding Shelter in Compassion: A Morning with Person A
This morning, I spent time with someone who has been living without stable housing for over three years—I’ll call this individual A. While others may pass by seeing only a circumstance, I saw a person: resilient, grounded in quiet strength, and still hopeful. A has waited more than two years for placement through BC Housing,… Continue reading
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June 25, 2025 – Reflections from This Afternoon’s “Indigeneity & Intercultural Connection” at KPU Richmond
This afternoon, I had the privilege of being part of a deeply moving gathering hosted by Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Indigeneity and Intercultural Connection brought together a vibrant circle of voices—Indigenous elders, second-generation immigrants, newcomers, artists, and community leaders. It was a space where we didn’t just talk about connection—we… Continue reading
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June 21, 2025 – Called to Go: Reflections from an Unexpected Encounter
This afternoon, I had the chance to attend a community event hosted by a Chinese medicine association. A good friend invited me to visit their resource table, and while I came expecting warm conversation and cultural insights, I left with something more—an unexpected moment of reflection on connection and intention. While I was chatting in… Continue reading
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June 19, 2025 – More Than “Just Say No”: A Reflection on Crafting a Comprehensive Dialogue for Chinese Families on Youth Substance Use
In many Chinese communities, discussions around youth substance use often gravitate towards broad policy measures or strict prohibitions. We’re ingrained with the simple directive to “just say no” to drugs. Yet, as we navigate increasingly complex social landscapes and the inherent challenges of adolescence, one might reflect: is that singular message truly sufficient? A persistent… Continue reading
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June 10, 2025 – When “Anti-Drug” Becomes a Tool for Inciting Hatred: Reflections on the Richmond Incidents
Recent videos circulating in Richmond have brought to light a disturbing phenomenon: individuals are deliberately provoking people who use drugs, recording their reactions, and then disseminating these videos online. Their aim appears to be to incite public disgust towards drug users, often linking it to racial issues. This type of behavior, disguised under the banner… Continue reading
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May 27, 2025 – A Visit to the Hospital, a Glimpse of the Streets
Today, I visited a parishioner at St. Paul’s Hospital. As I stepped outside after the visit, my attention was drawn to a group of individuals sitting or lying near the hospital entrance. Some had carts and bags with them, everything they owned gathered in one place. One person was lying motionless on the ground. I… Continue reading
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May 25, 2025 – Beyond Impossible: From Stigma to Strength Through Storytelling
I recently had the profound privilege of attending “Beyond Impossible: Navigating Stigma Through Stories of Strength,” an event hosted by the BC Schizophrenia Society in recognition of National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Held at The Cultch Historic Theatre and livestreamed, the evening was a powerful testament to the human spirit—a deeply moving space where… Continue reading
Fr. Bill's Journal 莫牧師的點滴 