Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was appointed prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith by Pope St. John Paul II in 1981, just months after I was ordained … Continued
St. John of Damascus was born about the year 675. At an early age he gained a position in the caliph’s court. Very soon he was dissatisfied with life at … Continued
That’s a wrap for another year of columns in this space. In recent years I’ve written numerous columns related to various ventures run by Elon Musk. I certainly didn’t foresee … Continued
“When I try to imagine what Heaven will be like, I think it must be like the time when I was a small boy. In this environment of trust, joy … Continued
Recently nearly 90 people gathered for a Mass of transformation and celebration concluding Week 7 of our first Life in the Spirit Seminar since 2017. We came from many parishes … Continued
A solitary protester bearing a seven-foot-tall sign and leaning on a cane outside Vancouver’s first abortion clinic painted a stark picture in 1988. Dr. Brian Frazer, who practised medicine for … Continued
The following article is adapted from a Christmas newsletter sent out by Jeremy Luistro, who graduated this year from John Brebeuf Regional Secondary in Abbotsford and is now volunteering with … Continued
If a change is as good as a holiday, then I have been on vacation lately, big time. After having made a decision to retire from my role as president … Continued
The world and the Christian celebrate Christmas in nearly opposite ways. For the world, Christmas starts when the Halloween decorations come down and the name of the game is to … Continued
Make “one day” Day 1. That quote from a homily by Father Mike Schmitz was proudly shared by one of my students during an Advent discussion. It resonated with many … Continued