So much of what is presented through the media in this time of pandemic seems designed to depress us further, while little is offered as a cause for optimism. An … Continued
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Oct. 15 is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The Lord gathers us in the middle of the month dedicated … Continued
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. “I’m sorry, the pregnancy is not viable.” It’s something no parent wants to hear when they are at an ultrasound. We were … Continued
Why does St. Paul talk about the scandal of the cross? There is something shocking, surprising, and almost scandalous about suffering. Pain is always uncomfortable. We have this innate sense … Continued
Local Catholics offer their thoughts on Pope Francis’ new encyclical Fratelli Tutti and its themes of unity and peace, charity, and the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Dr. Michael … Continued
The concept of freedom has eluded humanity since the beginning. We so highly value our liberty, but in recent months it has taken a backseat to safety in the fight … Continued
Recently I received a note from reader Marianne Werner that underscored for me just how far we’ve come with technology, particularly handheld technology, in little more than a decade. “Thank … Continued
For the first 12 years of our marriage, I was either pregnant or nursing a baby. I sometimes look at my Thomas, 7, and sadly think about how long it … Continued
The B.C. Catholic continues a series on forced adoption in Canada with part 2. This week, a Senate report that called for an apology, a new documentary, and a sister’s … Continued
Mum’s the Word is an “interactive documentary” that gives voice to some of the hundreds of thousands of Canadians over the last century victimized by what is being called the … Continued