St. Isidore was probably born in Seville about 565. His two brothers, Leander (Archbishop of Seville) and Fulgentius (Bishop of Ecija), and his sister Florentina, are saints. Isidore attended the … Continued
Two years ago, I received a forwarded voicemail from a local priest. The message had been left by a man who was extremely angry about clergy abuse and the apparent … Continued
Every piece of fiction demands as its price of entry some suspension of disbelief. Accept that a wardrobe serves as a portal between worlds … that aliens exist … that … Continued
Like many others over the past few months I have been very hesitant to leave our home. Even when businesses re-opened and “bubbles” began to expand over the summer months, … Continued
Readers of a certain age (ahem, ahem), might remember the 1983 Cyndi Lauper song Time after Time. The song has been swirling around in my head lately as my oldest … Continued
In my continuing series of championship Catholic athletes and priests in the Archdiocese of Vancouver I highlight a Richmond family that is striking gold in the sport of bowling right … Continued
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Ez 18:25-28Second Reading: Phil 2:1-11Gospel Reading: Mt 21:28-32 “When the righteous person turns away from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he shall … Continued
Catholics across Canada will be pleased to know there is a new pilgrimage destination in Alberta – the Diocesan Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies in Canmore. The … Continued
One of the greatest challenges of moral philosophy is to help us improve our lives. Rather than dwell among abstract theories, we want to achieve the preeminent practical aim: to … Continued
At the risk of alienating some of our columnists, I’m about to disagree with them on some controversial topics. First, I can’t stand zombie movies. So the next time movie … Continued