3rd Sunday of Lent, Year AFirst Reading: Ex 17:3-7Second Reading: Rom 5:1-2, 5-8Gospel Reading: Jn 4:5-42 In the beginning, God created humans, like a potter making pots or a child … Continued
Saint Dominic Guzman was born in Spain about 1170. His mother, Blessed Juana of Aza, while still carrying him in her womb, dreamt that she brought forth a dog which … Continued
The Gospel of Mark could be renamed to many things: the forthright gospel, the #reallife gospel, the fleshy gospel, but perhaps my personal favourite: the Mother’s gospel. Which is the … Continued
Have you ever thought about the part you would have played if you had been present during Christ’s walk to Golgotha? If you’re like me, you might imagine yourself reaching … Continued
Despite being frequently announced as a possible award winner in a number of categories, Women Talking is a film which is unlikely to prove widely popular among moviegoers. Filmed in washed … Continued
“Let us pray” is usually how we are invited to pray together as community, but one year ago Russia invaded Ukraine and the whole world took a deep breath. When … Continued
The B.C. Catholic is starting a regular page featuring excerpts from homilies and other talks in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This week we offer a selection of edited remarks from … Continued
When I was young I used to resist – and even go as far as saying that I hated – Lent. Now that I have gained some years, I am … Continued
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year AFirst Reading: Gen 12:1-4Second Reading: 2 Tim 1:8b-10Gospel Reading: Mt 17:1-9 After their sin of distrust and disobedience toward God, Adam and Eve transmitted human … Continued
In the 13th century, the Catholic Church experienced the birth of the Mendicant Orders. Pope Benedict XVI explained: “They were given this name because of their characteristic feature of ‘begging,’ … Continued