George Orwell wrote in Politics and the English Language that “political language … is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity … Continued
Pope Francis reminded the newest cardinals that the “readiness of a cardinal to shed his own blood (is) signified by the scarlet colour of your robes.” For one of them … Continued
God the Father told St. Catherine of Siena: “Patience cannot be proved in any other way than by suffering, and patience is united with love.” God revealed to Saint Catherine … Continued
Many of us plan to take the time to learn to pray or lose the weight or write that book, but it never happens because the pace of our lives … Continued
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: Sir 35:15-17, 20-22 Second Reading: 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel Reading: Lk 18:9-14 Absent in the Spring, by Mary Westmacott (aka … Continued
The Pietà is the Vatican’s most famous statue and an unprecedented interpretation in the history of sculpture. To gaze upon it is to ponder and realize afresh the depth of … Continued
I googled my pastor, Father Ron Thompson, because I needed the church’s phone number. How happy I was to first be offered an archdiocesan page that shared his written testimony. … Continued
As has been noted in this space previously, it is helpful to check from time to time that your Internet service provider is delivering the performance you are paying for. … Continued
The last part of The Dialogue of Saint Catherine of Siena is on obedience. Adam disobeyed God because of pride and his desire to please his companion. Christ obeyed the … Continued
Another Thanksgiving is upon us. The rich colours and abundant harvest of this season fill my heart with gratitude. Contributing to my sense of appreciation this year is that our … Continued