You are loved. You matter. Don’t give up. Do not be afraid. These words heal and have brought me comfort many times. I need to hear these words now as … Continued
Sometimes I miss being pregnant. Despite any morning sickness and the extreme fatigue of the first few months, each pregnancy gave me a feeling of excitement and anticipation. In my … Continued
Once in a while, a film sneaks into the theatres and manages to entertain and be eloquently relevant to the times. Without fanfare, though, it risks being overlooked. Such is … Continued
Updated Jan. 18. Two days after this article was published, Sean Murphy received a letter from the office of Assistant Deputy General Barbara Carmichael stating: “I can assure you that … Continued
In the days following Ted Byfield’s death at his Edmonton home on Dec. 23, commentators throughout Canada eulogized him as a champion of Western Canada, a man who helped shaped … Continued
I was happy to read the Nov. 22 article “Student earns praise for launching Catholic Club at public school,” then disappointed by the follow-up story “School authorities clamp down on … Continued
In B.C. we’ve had our churches shuttered by government edict, but somehow it’s not the same as seeing what’s happening in Quebec, where the government has barred anyone who hasn’t … Continued
In the evening of July 9, 1937, a deceased religious sister asked St. Faustina to offer one day of fasting and all her spiritual exercises on that day for her. … Continued
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Second Reading: 1 Cor 12:12-30 Gospel reading: Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21 As we carry out Christ’s command to … Continued
As 2021 came to an end, I saw memes reflecting the toll this calendar year has taken on so many. One, intending to show a beginning-and-end-of-year portrayal of a young … Continued