Last summer the kids were invited to swim at a friend’s home. While we watched from the balcony, Thomas slipped into the deep end. Thomas grabbed hold of Isaac, climbed … Continued
With the current COVID crisis curtailing my social life, I have found myself watching far more television than heretofore … and found many popular television series tedious, annoying, and far … Continued
For me, news about the major earthquake that struck Alaska July 21 first arrived via Twitter. A tweet from Seattle meteorologist Morgan Palmer of KIRO TV said simply “Upgraded to … Continued
Engagement is hard. (Yes, it’s exciting, but it’s also hard.) Frustrating to keep disappointment at bay when dates aren’t lining up. Difficult to avoid the comparison game with other peoples’ … Continued
St. Paulinus was born at Bordeaux, France, in about 353. He was well educated and became governor (about 381) of Campania, Italy. Pope Benedict XVI pointed out that it was … Continued
I have a favour to ask. (I’ll explain why afterward.) If you’re not currently following or supporting The B.C. Catholic in any way, please consider doing any or all of … Continued
The Catholic Church’s universality is seen and felt, as nowhere else, in the city of Rome. Many Canadian Catholics will be happy to know they have their own special parish … Continued
David Bohm was one of the most interesting and important physicists of the 20th century. His efforts to integrate science and spirituality have recently inspired a documentary film about him, … Continued
For those of us who seldom travel to Manhattan or do not have a thousand dollars to drop on theatre tickets once we’re there, the billion-dollar cultural phenomenon of the … Continued
One of the blessings of COVID isolation practices has also come with underlying worry for me. While we have been able to continue to hear Bible readings, listen to a … Continued