I look forward to attending Mass in my local church, St. Peter’s in New Westminster, when it reopens for Masses on Sept. 8. However, since the pandemic, my spiritual life … Continued
With its pleasant visuals, solid performances, and faith-friendly perspective, Fatima offers a gently embellished retelling of the early 20th-century apparitions of Our Lady to a trio of Portuguese children. It is … Continued
“The pandemic has exposed and aggravated social problems, above all that of inequality,” said Pope Francis Aug. 26 as he continued his pandemic catechesis, “To Heal the World.” This isn’t … Continued
After being hired for my first teaching job, I was unsuspectingly introduced to a summertime phenomenon, known simply as the “teacher dream.” For me, this dream isn’t recurring, but I … Continued
I woke up in a foul mood. My weekend sleep was interrupted by noise. My afternoon plans were cancelled. I had a heated and tearful conversation with my brother. A … Continued
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Sir 27:30 – 28:7Second Reading: Rom 14:7-9Gospel Reading: Mt 18:21-35 “Forgive your neighbour the wrong that is done” – no matter how … Continued
For me, the homeschooling year begins in April. We are sent a request to complete our registrations and start planning for September. There are book lists, music classes, budgets, government … Continued
During the pandemic I have become something of a “news junkie,” despite the largely negative impact on my emotional state that politics, plague, and publicity seem to bring. Though I … Continued
St. Benedict is the founder of Western monasticism and was born in Norcia, Italy, about 480. While studying in Rome, Benedict was put off by the dissolute lifestyle of many … Continued
Re “Migrants in crisis: Archbishop appeals to PM on behalf of temporary farm workers” (B.C. Catholic, July 13): The plight of foreign temporary agricultural workers and the abuse they endure … Continued