During this turbulent time in the world, we have seen the world of North American sports become dominated by social issues in a way and at a level never been … Continued
Going through my youngest daughter’s closet this past summer, I discovered four pairs of school uniform socks, still in their packaging. I thought they were a great find – until … Continued
Like a lot of mediocre films, the charm of Yellow Rose is mostly in the idea. In this case big pitch is an intriguing one: an undocumented Filipina immigrant, Rose Garcia, … Continued
In the digital age, the Pope makes an impact not just with encyclicals. He also does TED Talks. In sync with his new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis has also … Continued
I am writing about Ben Nuttall-Smith’s Oct. 12 letter “Vaccines and double standards” published in The B.C. Catholic in response to Natalie Sonnen’s Oct. 5 article “Catholics have a role in … Continued
Imagine there’s no uncles. No aunts, no cousins too. No siblings either. This is what young people today are being told to imagine for their grandchildren. The “One planet . … Continued
Watching the funeral of former Prime Minister John Turner on TV a few days ago, I learned many things about the man, including the fact he was a wonderful friend … Continued
Re Natalie Sonnen’s Oct. 5 article “Catholics have a role in demanding ethical vaccines”: The Catholic Church is opposed to abortion. Nevertheless, the Pontifical Academy for Life concluded in 2005 … Continued
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Is 45:1, 4-6 Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5 Gospel Reading: Mt 22:15-21 “I am the Lord, and there is no other,” … Continued
In the Second Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary, Visitation (Lk 1:39-45) Our Lady was carrying the baby Jesus within her. Ven. Fulton J. Sheen wrote: “For the nine months … Continued