“It’s very pleasant here,” I’m thinking. Some elderly folks have lawn chairs on the sidewalk. Kids are playing on the grass just beyond. Most of us don’t know one another, … Continued
Oct. 22 is the feast of St. John Paul II, secondary patron of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. During this centenary of his birth in 1920 we reached out to two … Continued
When I was first drawn to social media, at least in the form we think of it today, I swore to myself that I’d never post a photo of food … Continued
The Catechism confirms that it is “morally obligatory . . . to exercise the right to vote,” but with a provincial election next week and a federal election potentially looming, … Continued
As if 2020 has not thrown us all for enough loops, the B.C. government decided to call a snap election for British Columbians with 55 days’ notice on Oct. 24. … Continued
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Ex 22:21-27 Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Gospel Reading: Mt 22:34-40 In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Christ tells us to love … Continued
The Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary is the Nativity of the Lord. St. Luke wrote, “And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, … Continued
“Be not afraid.” These three words, spoken by Pope John Paul II during his papal installation Mass on Oct. 22, 1978, have become synonymous with the man who was canonized … Continued
This guide was updated Oct. 19 with the latest party policies. Introduction to the B.C. Election Catholic Voters Guide As Archbishop Miller writes in his election letter to Catholics this … Continued
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, British Columbians have an important opportunity to help guide the direction of the province by prayerfully discerning and voting in the Oct. 24 provincial … Continued