Why do good people suffer? Simply put, because they are the most effective. That’s the short answer. The long answer is the Gospel. Or Salvifici Doloris, St. John Paul II’s … Continued
I once purchased a guitar from a homeless man. I don’t know with confidence that he was homeless, but he had signs of premature aging, darkened skin from spending much … Continued
As we slowly move to what we hope to be a return to normalcy, in the absence of any newly released and appealing movies, especially allowing for the limited seating … Continued
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Ez 2:2-5 Second Reading: 2 Cor 12:7-10 Gospel Reading: Mk 6:1-6 During Jesus’ public life, people debated who he was. Some … Continued
My grandfather and three-year-old cousin are both buried in unmarked graves in a cemetery in Prince Albert, Sask. Their families were very poor and could not afford funeral or burial … Continued
My mom has a little card tucked in the light switch plate on her wall. It reads, “DO NOT KILL ME. I Oppose Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.” There are two … Continued
When Lina and Rey Ople were planning to get married in Manila in 1997, there was no question where the wedding would take place – in the historic San Agustin … Continued
To contribute to a dialogue of healing and understanding following the Kamloops Indian Residential School announcement, The B.C. Catholic is sharing stories of individuals who have been working toward truth and … Continued
In response to a Twitter posting about Google setting limits on its free cloud storage service, Hendrik Fleming in Norway asked, “So please tell me why we should migrate all … Continued
Archbishop Miller and Bishop Nguyen of Kamloops have both come out with eloquent authentic, sincere apologies for the victims of the Kamloops Residential School. In contrast, the Pope’s statement, after … Continued