Christmas in the year of the pandemic bears striking similarities to the first Christmas, 2,000 years ago. The Holy Family, far from their home and loved ones, made their way … Continued
The Second Sorrowful Mystery is the Scourging at the Pillar. Venerable Fulton J. Sheen pointed out that Pilate inflicted the punishment of scourging in the hope of moving the crowd … Continued
While I had no intention of joining the Catholic Women’s League as a young woman, God does indeed have a sense of humour. His plan was not my plan, and … Continued
No one knows if the post-pandemic era is just around the corner, but a lot of people worth listening to are urging us to use this time to reflect on … Continued
On Dec. 11, Father Tom Nicholson, a priest of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, left for the heavenly city. Born in Belfast, May 8, 1935, and ordained in 1967, he initially … Continued
“2020 – what a year!” “Can’t wait for 2021.” You’ve likely heard or used similar references yourself. For me, as a columnist, the year began innocently and typically enough, with … Continued
Scott and I were telling the kids about some of our favorite toys growing up. He had He-Man, toy soldiers, and hockey cards to flick against the wall. I had … Continued
We may be wondering if the joy and true meaning of Christmas can be genuinely celebrated this year when there are restrictions on gathering, on worship, and perhaps even on … Continued
In his new book Let Us Dream, Pope Francis notes how countries with women as presidents or prime ministers have handled the pandemic better. If you’re looking for a thoughtful … Continued
“With the recent news about the successes of Pfizer and Moderna, all of humanity has begun to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic.” … Continued