Recently we passed another horrible milestone. Three million people worldwide have perished due to COVID-19, many dying a sad and lonely death without any family members around to comfort them. … Continued
B.C. is now the only jurisdiction in North America, that I’m aware of, where there is still a complete prohibition on indoor worship services, a full year after churches, mosques, … Continued
One of my favourite teaching stories centres around a school Easter Mass. During a popular resurrection hymn, the children all sang enthusiastically of the empty tomb; however, one primary student … Continued
One of those movies where you can glean pretty much everything you need to know from the trailer, The Courier offers a serviceable if rather underpowered espionage drama whose main … Continued
Our Lord is our model in the spiritual life. St. Josemaria Escriva said, “The great secret of sanctity comes down to becoming more and more like Him, the lovable and … Continued
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B First Reading: Acts 9:26-30 Second Reading: 1 Jn 3:18-24Gospel Reading: Jn 15:1-8 “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and … Continued
When I was walking home from work one day, my coat buckle on my sleeve caught in a fence around a tree. I had been trying to move out of … Continued
Vancouver’s historic metropolitan cathedral is filled with works of art and memories of the past, true to its old foundation and historical associations. This is only fitting as with every … Continued
The little hospice that refused to give in to the steamrolling politics of so-called “medical assistance in dying” is no more. The Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, B.C., was officially … Continued
After reading several of Paul Schratz’s columns complaining about Dr. Bonnie Henry I must express my views. Dr. Henry is trying to keep the people of B.C. safe and healthy. … Continued