When asking my students about their favourite Scripture passages, I heard a wide range of responses. Some relate to Adam and Eve, or to Noah; others appreciate the New Testament, … Continued
As I look back on my vocation in the monastery, I cannot thank God enough for putting on my path the teachings of the Popes. My “papal formation,” so to … Continued
To mark the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is promoting a worldwide prayer initiative asking the faithful to pray at least one Hail … Continued
In many ways Pope Francis is emblematic of the polarized times we live in. In his latest message for World Communications Day (theme Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate), … Continued
I’m losing track of all the columns I’ve written on the efforts to which TELUS Communications will go to get its customers to drop their so-called copper landline connection once … Continued
Life goes by so quickly. That’s why I want to take each moment as it comes. Enjoying each day as it unfolds. Andrea and I walked into a cute coffee … Continued
St. Anthony of Padua, or of Lisbon, was born Aug. 15, 1195, in Lisbon, Portugal. He is one of the most popular saints and is venerated all over the world … Continued
4th Sunday of Lent, Year CFirst Reading: Josh 5:9a, 10-12Second Reading: 2 Cor 5:17-21Gospel Reading: Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 We cannot even imagine what God has prepared for those who love … Continued
During the season of Lent we focus on repentance. From the moment the crosses are traced on our foreheads, reminding us that we are “dust and to dust we shall … Continued
Can the Church’s social teaching tell us something about truckers, the protest movements they inspire, and the State’s actions in response? In the light of subsidiarity, the answer is a … Continued