As a retired Catholic educator, I wish to share some good news in how we can affect change in a time when our Christian values are constantly being put to … Continued
Thousands of Canadians are currently united as they pray the 54-day Rosary novena for our beloved nation. Please consider joining the novena by signing up as a Prayer Partner at … Continued
During the 2019 federal election, whenever Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer said his party wouldn’t “reopen the abortion debate,” it was like nails on a chalkboard to pro-life … Continued
I write a faith-and-life column for my diocesan paper in Illinois. Most of the time I approach the blank page with a sense of anticipatory curiosity – as a traveller … Continued
In the pain and tragedy of these last few months, there is an important fact that grabs our attention. This fact, while adding to our pain, is nonetheless a source … Continued
Much like the storm that suddenly and powerfully overwhelmed the disciples in their boat on the sea of Galilee, we too find ourselves in a substantial storm with a sleeping … Continued
Hands up those of you who’ve ever seen a man-made satellite cross the night sky. Unfortunately, many of you reading this column have never seen such a satellite, although they’ve … Continued
Any doubts I had about the house we just moved into were put to some kind of rest when I realized that not only was our house sale finalized, unwittingly, … Continued
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A First Reading: Acts 6:1-7Second Reading: 1 Pt 2:4-9Gospel Reading: Jn 14:1-12 “It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in … Continued
A couple of weeks ago, Carey Nieuwhof, a popular Christian blogger, wrote, “By now you’ve realized that the coronavirus pandemic is not an interruption, nearly as much as it’s a … Continued