Each February for the last number of years I’ve faced the issue of renewing my subscription to the SiriusXM satellite music service, to which I was first introduced in 2016. … Continued
Passion Sunday, Year A First Reading: Is 50:4 – 7 Second Reading: Phil 2:6 – 11 Gospel Reading: Mt 26:14 – 27:66 This Sunday’s Gospel Reading recounts not only Jesus’ … Continued
In the 13th century, erroneous views on salvation history threatened to tear the Franciscan Order apart. Benedict XVI described the crisis: “In St. Bonaventure’s day a trend among the Friars … Continued
“In the halls of power, a leader stands tall, with a heart full of hope, and a vision for all, a man of conviction, with compassion and grace, whose words … Continued
Thank you for the letters of appreciation sent in to honour Pope Francis’ 10th anniversary. I too deeply appreciate our Holy Father in the way he has from the very … Continued
5th Sunday of Lent, Year A First Reading: Ez 37:12-14 Second Reading: Rom 8:8-11 Gospel Reading: Jn 11:25, 26 Last Sunday’s readings were about light; this Sunday’s are about life. … Continued
St. Bonaventure, whose original name was Giovanni di Fidanza, was born around 1217 and spent part of his childhood seriously ill. Through the prayers of his mother, who sought the … Continued
British Columbians can be confident that a new report on the rise of “hate in the COVID-19 pandemic” is truly right, proper … and appropriately woke. That’s because in unveiling … Continued
As a member of the Canadian Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums, I have had the opportunity to visit the Vatican Galleries many times over, … Continued
When Pope John Paul II died, I felt I had lost a father. When Pope Benedict XVI resigned, I felt I had lost a great teacher. When Pope Francis was … Continued