“In a Christendom culture, the type of person who is brought forward to lead the Church is often the conflict-avoiding administrator rather than the apostle. The Church goes from being … Continued
Today most world-class athletes begin their careers at a very young age. Academies and clubs are recruiting players at six, seven and eight years of age. In most cases they … Continued
When I think of “the rich man who dressed in purple garments” (Lk 16:19) and whose priorities were on his own appearances, fine dining, and possessions to the point that … Continued
Remember back in the dark days of 2020 during the rolling lockdowns when everyone of influence was reassuring us that “we’re all in this together”? It’s the quip we couldn’t … Continued
Given that my mother’s parents were from England, my mother’s heritage was definitely English. Roast beef and Yorkshires on Sundays happened regularly. A deeply held respect for the monarchy was … Continued
Our Salvation is in the Cross. St. Alphonsus de Liguori observed: “Many persons are delighted to hear others speak of prayer, of peace, of love for Jesus Christ; but they … Continued
Longtime readers of this column know that I am a dedicated user of Chromebooks, the Google-driven platform that first appeared in Canada in 2012. My school was one of two … Continued
Understandably overshadowed by recent events, the death of film-maker Jean-Luc Godard went largely unnoticed. However, the French film director’s contribution to the art of cinema is enormous. Sadly, many of … Continued
Every fall, my mom would stop the car in the middle of the street to point out the trees lining McLean Park. “Look at the colours!” she would swoon. I … Continued
As much of our world has gone into pause on the occasion of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, it has doubtless been a time of reflection for millions – … Continued