Clare Lazzuri writes from her home in Nova Scotia, where she lives with her husband, three of her six children, and her mom. She can be reached at clarelazzuri@gmail.com.
Contemplating the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary can be enriched by recalling the tender and significant moments of parenthood, through Mary’s eyes and the viewpoints all mothers and fathers.
Scriptural references to the harvest remind us that we all have a part to play in God's vineyard.
The veneration of relics is a curious thing. While not uniquely Catholic, the large number of saints recognized by the Catholic Church lends itself to an exponentially larger number of relics. But why does the Catholic Church promote the veneration of relics?
For all of my life, the Sisters of St. Martha have been a comforting presence. In the small town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, the Motherhouse, known as Bethany, was a … Continued
God silenced Zechariah, the father of St. John the Baptist, when the elderly priest doubted how he and his wife, the aged Elizabeth, would bear a child. The temporary lack … Continued
Lately, some grocery stores in our small town in rural Nova Scotia have been experiencing protein shortages. Signs have popped up in the dairy section explaining that the lack of … Continued
One of my favourite prayers is the Anima Christi. I love it in both Latin and English. I find myself returning to it every time I receive Holy Communion and … Continued
Jesus told us that how we treat others is how we treat him. We are obligated to carry out works of mercy, to help the poor, the downtrodden, the sick…and, … Continued
This time of year can be a rush of spring cleaning, making preparations for summer travel, planning gardens, etc. If there is a high‑school or university graduate in your household, … Continued
As we approach Holy Week, Catholics around the world will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday — two liturgical celebrations … Continued