At a time when it seems that major crisis rapidly follows major crisis, it is all too easy to become numb to the suffering that accompanies each one. Fortunately, there … Continued
In the Opening Prayer of the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, we pray that “amid the uncertainties of this world, our hearts may be fixed on that place where true … Continued
CME: an abbreviation that has become known to those who long to see auroral activity – the northern lights, aurora borealis (or its southern equivalent, aurora australis). A CME, or … Continued
After being unsuccessful booking a ticket online to the Papal Mass I reached out to the Archdiocese. I received an email on Saturday afternoon saying four tickets were available, so … Continued
A few days ago, Facebook censored a post by an Australian independent think tank for sharing a post that said men can’t get pregnant. Facebook removed the post from Women’s … Continued
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year CFirst Reading: Sir 3:17-20, 28-29Second Reading: Heb 12:18-19, 22-24aGospel Reading: Lk 14:1, 7-14 Humility, the virtue praised in this Sunday’s Readings, is perhaps the … Continued
I can happily recommend this week a funny little gem of a movie, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Probably not quite like anything you’ve seen, novelty is only one … Continued
Too often lately I’ve been asked by fellow moms to pray for their children who are struggling with mental health issues. The stories are eerily familiar. They tell of a … Continued
Recently, while joining my extended family for dinner, a dear friend commented on how beautifully the young people at the table engaged with everyone. “They listen; they are attentive,” she … Continued
In the July 25 B.C. Catholic, we shared the story of William Burgess, from the Dunneza and Cree people of West Moberly First Nations in northern B.C.’s Peace River Country, and … Continued