In this age of smartphones, are digital cameras still an in-demand commodity? Apparently they still are. When I began my annual cameras survey in November, I was expecting to see … Continued
Families have unique Christmas traditions, but one of the most common is gathering to watch a movie on television. Surprisingly, there is no really worthy film depiction of the actual … Continued
I was inspired by a recent homily by Father Felix Min at St. Paul’s in Richmond. He spoke eloquently about having to be patient and vigilant during Advent as we … Continued
Gandhi once said, “When the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” As I reflect on 20 years of journeying with homeless youth in … Continued
The last time you heard Handel’s Messiah presented by members of the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and B.C.’s celebrated vocal ensemble Belle Voci was in 2019. Together with members of the CSO’s … Continued
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year CFirst Reading: Zep 3:14-18aSecond Reading: Phil 4:4-7Gospel Reading: Lk 3:10-18 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near,” we hear … Continued
St. Josemaría Escrivá said, “Jesus suffers to carry out the will of the Father. And you, who also want to carry out the most holy will of God, following the … Continued
Anyone who’s ever had the responsibility of naming a child knows how daunting the task can be. Sometimes parents can have their hearts set on a certain name during pregnancy, … Continued
He who sees something good in a thing is almost always right; he who sees only bad is almost always wrong. With these sage words in mind, I try whenever … Continued
Cold weather is the perfect time to make soup, I thought to myself. I pulled out a medium-sized pot and placed it on the stove as I went searching for … Continued