When Pope Francis recently apologized on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church to the Indigenous people of Canada for the harm perpetrated at residential schools, it was but one step … Continued
This was supposed to be a feel-good column, with aspects of cross-border travel and a visit to a wonderful hands-on museum in our Emerald City neighbour to the south, Seattle. … Continued
As the B.C. government conducts a “review” of its pandemic response (see more at the end of this column), a conversation I had with a former health-care worker came to … Continued
This week I can heartily recommend another entry on the Vatican list of notable films, The Leopard (Il Gattopardo in Italian), and its sumptuous glances into the lives of an aristocratic … Continued
In an interview after his victory at the Masters golf championship recently, Scottie Scheffler said, “The reason I play golf is to glorify God.” His wife told him that even … Continued
Second Sunday of Easter, Year C First Reading: Acts 5:12-16 Second Readings: Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel Reading: Jn 20:19-31 This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. We all need God’s … Continued
I recently had an extraordinary encounter with another human being. After the last two years, I must admit, my faith in my fellow humans has waned. But in the light … Continued
Recently, as I was making a seasonal home decor purchase, the cashier asked, “Do you celebrate Easter?” Although I was surprised to be asked this, I shouldn’t have been. Not … Continued
In the interest of full disclosure, I feel it only proper to start by admitting that I do not watch the Oscars. From experience I have found the show to … Continued
Pregnancy care centres exist to support women. Whether they are facing an unwanted pregnancy, or finances are tight in the early years of parenting, women can go to these centres … Continued