Historiographers distinguish between annals, chronicles, and histories. Annals simply list events according to date, and chronicles situate them sequentially in prose, whereas a history arranges events around a perspective upon … Continued
The following prayer was written by Regina Archbishop Donald Bolen to help voters discern their consciences for the sake of the common good. Lord, father of our human family, Your … Continued
A Catholic Conscience comparison of the major political parties’ platforms in relation to the social teachings of the Church can be found at catholicconscience.org/canada/platform. You can also download a printable … Continued
Not long ago, while visiting my osteopath, I inquired about the beautiful music he always has playing in the background in his office. He responded that it was a piece … Continued
This summer’s Olympic/Paralympic games ratings in Japan were seriously impacted by both the political actions of some athletes and sponsors (i.e., wokeism) and by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continued
I grew up with an idyllic vision of camping, but my parents were farmers who spent a lot of time in the outdoors and had no interest in sleeping under … Continued
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Wis 2:12, 17-20 Second Reading: Jas 3:16-4:3 Gospel Reading: Mk 9:30-37 The lines between Christian and non-Christian are becoming clearer. We … Continued
Regarding spiritual exercises, St. Francis de Sales recommended that each person should choose some particular practice which he should use in preference to others. It may be the Presence of … Continued
B.C. residents have been waiting, mostly eagerly, for some sort of vaccination card that might simplify access to businesses and venues affected by coming restrictions imposed by the provincial health … Continued
Paul Schratz’s Aug. 26 column, “Conscience versus vaccination passports,” objected to mandatory vaccinations on the grounds of Catholic teaching on the primacy of conscience. Conscience rights in Canada have been … Continued