St. Gregory of Nazianzus (329-389) was a close friend of St. Basil the Great and was a contemplative forced into action. Gregory wrote about his friendship with Basil: “Not only … Continued
Recently, a friend and fellow parishioner phoned early in the morning on a computer-related matter. I could tell from the tone of his voice that he was concerned, if not … Continued
“Amid the cacophony of voices and messages that surround us, we need a human story that can speak of ourselves and of the beauty all around us.” “Even when we … Continued
The 10-part Netflix drama The Messiah centres on a beguiling religious figure in the contemporary Middle East who claims to speak for God and appears to work miracles. With the … Continued
Here’s a little Archdiocese of Vancouver trivia question: Of the more than a dozen special collections that take place in parishes throughout the year, which one stays entirely in the … Continued
Richard Conlin was ordained a transitional deacon in the Archdiocese of Vancouver in December, and a couple of weeks ago shared his vocation story at every Mass at St. Paul’s … Continued
Films inspired by the First World War are many and varied. They range from the iconic 1930 version of All Quiet on the Western Front to the disastrously bad cinema version … Continued
St. Basil the Great (330-379) is one of three Cappadocian Fathers in the Cappadocia region of what is now modern-day Turkey. The two other fathers were his brother St. Gregory … Continued
The news arrived as a shock to fans around the world. Neil Peart, the virtuoso drummer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band Rush, had died at the age of … Continued
I deeply appreciate Archbishop Miller’s Lunar New Year greetings and his exhortation to pray for persecuted Chinese Catholics and others and the situation in Hong Kong. Last year’s series of … Continued