4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 Second Reading: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Gospel Reading: Lk 4:21-30 When Jesus addressed the synagogue in Nazareth, everyone was … Continued
“Who told you that you were naked?” These were God’s words when the Fall in the Garden of Eden was still fresh. Adam and Eve had knit together fig leaves … Continued
The latest Japanese animated feature from director Mamoru Hosoda (Mirai; The Girl Who Leapt Through Time), Belle offers an up-to-date telling of the classic Beauty and the Beast fable adapted for … Continued
The recent spate of news stories raising alarm over Canada’s health-care system comes at a strange time. For two years the narrative has been changing from “flatten the curve” to … Continued
Holiness – is it possible for someone with a mental illness? It’s a possibility and a work of grace for all of us. We can’t make ourselves holy on our … Continued
As baptized faithful, we are called to holiness. St. Francis de Sales said, “True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice. God Himself, to Whom time is not, perfects … Continued
We accidentally published the homily for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Jan. 10 issue, a week early. This is the homily that should have appeared. We regret … Continued
A couple of years ago I saw a homeless person begging on the street. I was moved and decided to buy him some food and engage him in conversation. I … Continued
While theatres are showing a number of films, it has seemed advisable in the light of the current COVID situation to resort yet again, out of an abundance of caution, … Continued
Sitting beneath my main television set beside equipment needed from the TV and internet service provider is a small collection of additional devices. Some of these devices see regular use. … Continued