When Scott and I met, he was a predestined, once-saved-always-saved Calvinist. This was new to me. “How can you say, ‘once saved always saved’?” I asked. “You’re telling me that … Continued
A raucous Taming of the Shrew set in the Wild West crowns the 30th season of Vancouver’s own beloved Bard on the Beach festival at its home in Vanier Park. Its … Continued
St. Camillus de Lellis founded the Order of the Ministers of the Sick (also known as Camillians) in 1582. At first, he visited the sick with his companions. They strove … Continued
For many people the notion of the Catholic Women’s League evokes baking, food, funeral receptions, and fundraising. For others it is powerful advocacy, presentations to the federal government, and resolutions. … Continued
Re your June 10 review of the Elton John film Rocketman: What a disgrace that you would allow such a large article to be printed. Is this what takes precedence over … Continued
Carrying on with last month’s column of “Top 10 Catholic Bible Verses,” let’s expand on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church. 5) The Spirit of Truth, Given … Continued
Recently, Facebook, the world’s largest social media platform, announced it plans to deploy its own cryptocurrency, possibly in early 2020. In the wake of the announcement, existing cryptocurrencies have rallied … Continued
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year CFirst Reading: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21Second Reading: Gal 5:1, 13-18Gospel Reading: Lk 9:51-62 At first sight, this Sunday’s Second Reading seems self-contradictory. “For freedom … Continued
“To God be the Glory.” Those words – a version of the Jesuit motto “for the greater glory of God” – were the last ones spoken by MP Mark Warawa … Continued
This new tabernacle cost more than one year’s worth of my salary. Let me tell you why I bought it. For years, I was stingy with my money. But every … Continued