“They said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do … Continued
This is the text of the homily delivered by Archbishop J. Michael Miller at Holy Rosary Cathedral for the Solemnity of the Annunciation. The Mass can be viewed here. Annunciation … Continued
As daylight edges towards nightfall, people silently climb the steps and enter through the heavy oak doors and into the church. It is a Friday night in Vancouver, the 22nd … Continued
Jockey avoids everything that is formulaic. As its title implies, its setting is horse racing, but it doesn’t even show more than snatches of a horse race. Instead, it plunges … Continued
Doing battle with the telcos over price and service By Peter Vogel It’s as Canadian as maple syrup, the battle every year or two with our telecommunications and streaming providers, … Continued
Are you afraid to die? It’s something you are destined to do, but are you afraid? The season of Lent begins with the reminder of our death. The holy ashes … Continued
Seagulls dotted the field by the highway as we drove by. On a sunny Saturday I went walking in a park by the river. I chatted with my friend about … Continued
5th Sunday of Lent, Year C First Reading: Isa 43:16-21 Second Reading: Phil 3:8-14 Gospel Reading: Jn 8:1-11 In Lent, we examine our consciences, repent our sins, confess them, accept … Continued
Prayer and good example are essential for the fruitfulness of apostolate works. St. Bernard said, “These three remain: word, example, prayer; but the greatest of these is prayer.” St. John … Continued
The 20th-century theologian Hans Urs Von Balthasar wrote: “Man is the creature with a mystery in his heart that is bigger than himself.” I remember talking with a man at … Continued