Advent: more than a countdown to Christmas
Eggnog. I wasn’t ready for it. But there it was, front and centre in the end display of the cold section of the grocery store. The worst part was the … Continued
Eggnog. I wasn’t ready for it. But there it was, front and centre in the end display of the cold section of the grocery store. The worst part was the … Continued
A friend texted recently to tell me it was “time.” No, she wasn’t in labour. Well, not that kind of labour. She was labouring to harvest her garden. She had … Continued
Every month when I sit down to write this column, the first thing I do is look at the calendar of saints for the upcoming weeks. Let me tell you, … Continued
We’ve been having a hot, hot summer. Heat warnings. High humidity. The kind of heat where you have to decide in the morning whether or not it’s even worth taking … Continued
Have you found your “way”? I plan to find mine this summer. “Camino” is the Spanish word for “way.” Most of us have heard of the famous Camino de Santiago, … Continued
Catholics are a people of hope. Our faith is built on the hope that we will someday enjoy eternal life with the Holy Trinity. Sometimes, I think, it is one … Continued
Ahhh, May. The month when spring should be in full bloom. Boots are traded for sneakers. Everyone wants to be outside more. Cottages are being prepped for summer. Gardeners are … Continued
We have just begun to celebrate the joy of Easter and one week into this 50-day Easter season the Church offers us the feast of Divine Mercy. It almost seems … Continued
Is there anything better than the sight of a child praying? Especially if it’s your child. When our 18-month-old folds her hands or attempts to bless herself it’s a reassuring … Continued
This St. Valentine’s Day, show you really love someone … by putting ashes on your forehead. That’s right. For the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day … Continued