With the upcoming priestly ordination of Deacon Richard Conlin, it occurred to me that with him working so closely with Fr. Bruce-John Hamilton recently it is possible that this might … Continued
The Christmas season is often associated with warm emotions – joy, hope and anticipation – but for some, it can also be a time of loss, sadness and grief. The … Continued
The Fifth Luminous Mystery of the Holy Rosary is The Institution of the Eucharist. St. Josemaria Escriva wrote this meditation: “When our Lord instituted the Eucharist during the Last Supper, … Continued
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year BFirst Reading: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11Second Reading: 1 Thes 5:16-24Gospel Reading: Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is … Continued
RE: China’s threat to religious freedom worrying religious rights leaders, November 16, page 15 China’s relentless war against organized religion began long before the Tiananmen Square massacre. The aim of … Continued
During the Advent and Christmas seasons, The B.C. Catholic will feature the art of members of the Epiphany Sacred Arts Guild. This week, we are putting the spotlight on Our … Continued
Are digital cameras still an in-demand commodity? Apparently they are. When I began my annual cameras survey in November I was expecting to see a sharp falloff in the variety … Continued
The more time we spend listening and contemplating the source of all life who dwells in our soul, the more impossible it becomes to be self-focused. The foundress of Madonna … Continued
2nd Sunday of Advent, Year BFirst reading: Is 40:1-5, 9-11Second reading: 2 Pet 3:8-15Gospel reading: Mk 1:1-8 “My first confession is going to be pretty long,” said a catechumen after … Continued
It is not unusual for a film to hold out more promise than it fulfils, though, despite that, the film is still not without considerable merit. Such is the case … Continued