News that churches in B.C. will be closed to public worship until Dec. 7 arrived like a thunderbolt Thursday, the surprise compounded by the disappointment that not all public gatherings … Continued
On Oct. 28, the House of Commons voted at Second Reading in favour of Bill C-6, a bill that aims to ban conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is the practice of … Continued
1st Sunday of Advent, Year BFirst Reading: Is 63:16b-17, 19; 64:1, 3-8Second Reading: 1 Cor 1:3-9Gospel Reading: Mk 13:31-37 Happy New Year! We are starting Advent, the first season of … Continued
The Third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the “Proclamation of the Kingdom of God,” the basic message of the gospel. The Catechism states: “Now after John was arrested, Jesus … Continued
When Joe Biden delivered his victory speech, he quoted the hymn On Eagle’s Wings to express the Catholic faith that sustains him. Composed by Father Jan Michael Joncas, the song … Continued
A family member posted an interesting meme on Facebook. The quote, attributed to Abraham Lincoln, starts like this: “If you count the tail as a leg, how many legs does … Continued
It is one of the wonders of the world, a tribute to scientific curiosity and ingenuity, and it represents the pinnacle of space exploration. It is the International Space Station, … Continued
In recent weeks, the vast majority of us have had the stressful experience of living through the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a time when many of … Continued
During the Advent and Christmas seasons, The B.C. Catholic will feature the art of members of the Epiphany Sacred Arts Guild. We start this week with Virgin of the Annunciation, by … Continued
The Second Mystery of Light is the Wedding Feast at Cana (John 2:1-12). “When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’” (Jn … Continued