Do you ever feel like you’re living in an alternate universe? If so, you can probably sympathize with Vancouver Councillor Colleen Hardwick, who describes a recent city council meeting as … Continued
Sun rays dappling the sidewalk. Evening bird calls. Summer months promise us fun and relaxation. And they definitely can be filled with both. But when you have a mood disorder, happy … Continued
Blessed Enrico Rebuschini (1860–1938) suffered from depression and occasional nervous breakdowns, but his love for the sick helped him to ascend to the height of virtues and holiness. A member … Continued
At a shrine in the Ukrainian village of Zarvanytsia, visitors pray before a miraculous icon and swim in a pool fed by a reputed healing spring. Here in a picturesque … Continued
Canada Day, July 1, is often a time to celebrate immigration, as newcomers to this country take their citizenship oaths, accompanied by red serge Mounties and Maple Leaf flags. This … Continued
Tell me, quickly, how many books are in the Bible? In his autobiography, Barefoot Journeying, Father Benedict Ashley (1915–2013) tells a funny story about how he finally learned the correct … Continued
It is summer and another school year has passed. For my oldest daughter and her peers, this year marked the end of high school. For Grade 7 students in the … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, dedicated the new church and altar of St. Paul’s Parish in Richmond June 18. Here is an excerpt of his homily that day. Dear Monsignor … Continued
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: Is 66:10-14 Second Reading: Gal 6:14-18 Gospel Reading: Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 Besides the Twelve Apostles, “the Lord appointed seventy others and … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, recently paid a visit to Canadian Martyrs Parish in Richmond. The following is an excerpt of his homily June 16. Dear Father Au, Father Henry, and … Continued