In the Catholic Bible Dictionary, Dr. Scott Hahn writes, “Hebrews 11:1 gives a simple and elegant definition of faith: ‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of … Continued
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Eccl 3:1). On the first day of school, one of the teachers at our school led … Continued
Regarding the Sept. 9 article by Terry O’Neill “Black Death gets novel treatment by St. Paul’s MD”: I am surprised The B.C. Catholic would extol the virtues of Dr. Daniel … Continued
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14Second Reading: 1 Tim 1:12-17Gospel Reading: Lk 15:1-32 The readings this Sunday describe God’s mercy. The First Reading describes how … Continued
One year ago, in Bari, Italy, at an important ecumenical prayer meeting of Christian leaders from the Middle East, Pope Francis made a jarring reference to a Middle East without … Continued
Re “Readers give Unplanned review thumbs down,” (B.C. Catholic, Aug. 26): I think one of the big questions arising from the controversy surrounding Alan Charlton’s review of Unplanned is why … Continued
As a priest, I’ve always felt safe in Canada – until one Sunday in August when our prayer meeting was surrounded by pro-Beijing protesters. We saw their big Communist flags … Continued
It is the general expectation that a movie dealing with real issues will not only offer a plot in which all conflicts are revolved, but also make a clear statement … Continued
Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. … Continued
My last column detailing the theological and historical background to the practices of Communion on the tongue and hand has generated some good discussion, so I thought I would respond … Continued