19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Second Reading: Eph 4:30 – 5:2 Gospel Reading: Jn 6:41-51 In this Sunday’s Collect, we ask “God, whom, … Continued
As humans we crave rituals and traditions. Events such as birthdays, weddings, and graduations mark important milestones and transitions. But with COVID-19 restrictions in place, participation in important rituals has … Continued
An expert on anti-Christian hate crime in Europe says a surging wave of attacks on churches there has important lessons for Canada, where a wildfire of anti-Church vandalism and arson … Continued
One of B.C.’s most devoted Catholic pro-life crusaders passed away peacefully on July 19, renowned among veteran members of the movement for his commitment to prayerful action in defence of … Continued
With the reopening of churches to public worship and the return to Sundays as a holy day of obligation, parishes have been urged to shut down or limit their Mass … Continued
Thank you for the informative article on port chaplain Deacon Dileep Athaide in the July 12 issue. I volunteered at the Mission to Seafarers in Vancouver for a few years … Continued
In order to achieve eternal salvation, we need the grace of God. We ask for grace in prayer. Prayer sustains our soul likes food sustains our body. “As the flesh … Continued
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15, 31aSecond Reading: Eph 4:17, 20-24Gospel Reading: Jn 6:24-35 This Sunday’s Readings parallel last Sunday’s. There is the same emphasis … Continued
It is not at all unusual for biographers to explore the lives of great artists or for people to read the resultant biographies in an attempt better to understand the … Continued
If you needed permission to feel angry, here it is. We are all coming off an emotionally intense year. We are all spiritually a bit anemic and vulnerable. Now, just … Continued