It is instructive that across Canada the pandemic measures were suspended, or disregarded, or superseded in order to facilitate mass protests against racism. Instructive and welcome, independent of any judgment … Continued
From November last year to March this year, I wrote a series of articles on the Church Fathers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the series was interrupted, and I wrote … Continued
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A First reading: Zec 9:9-10 Second reading: Rom 8:9, 11-13 Gospel reading: Mt 11:25-30 The Catholic Church is often attacked as “authoritarian” and “undemocratic.” Even loyal … Continued
The story of Welsh journalist Gareth Jones deserves to be more widely known. Accordingly, the film Mr. Jones erects a cinematic monument to his memory. Jones travelled to Moscow in … Continued
On many walks in my neighbourhood, I noticed all the flowers blooming bright in the gardens. They looked like they were dancing in the wind. I pondered, do flowers hide … Continued
As a unique – to say the least – school year draws to a close, I find myself involved in meetings to discuss some of the positives and negatives of … Continued
An introverted adventure through the consciousness of a woman ambiguously represented as either schizophrenic or a modern day shaman, the first season of the Amazon Original series Undone offers a … Continued
Re “Classes reopen, but school is far from normal: superintendent,” BC. Catholic, June 1: After the COVID-19 pandemic passes, there will likely be those who will argue for the continuation … Continued
Is the closure of churches and the suspension of the public celebration of Holy Mass a religious liberty issue? At the outset of the pandemic restrictions the near-unanimous answer to … Continued
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: 2 Kgs 4:8-12a, 14-17 Second Reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel Reading: Mt 10:37-42 This Sunday’s First Reading recounts how Elisha rewarded a woman by … Continued