The Quebec government is portraying its new “laicity” legislation as merely an attempt to bring about a secular society. What the law symbolizes however is deep-rooted fear and loathing of … Continued
In Catholic theology, the Particular Judgment of each individual soul occurs immediately after its separation from the body. This is prior to and quite distinct from the General Judgment on … Continued
Anyone online in this day and age pretty much needs a password manager of some sort. Managing all your various online accounts with one email address and one password is … Continued
Anyone considering seeing a film entitled Woman at War could be forgiven for surmising that it is yet another action movie making a nod in the direction of political correctness … Continued
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching. They respond to the natural desire for happiness and reveal the goal of … Continued
5th Sunday of Lent, Year C First Reading: Isa 43:16-21 Second Reading: Phil 3:8-14 Gospel Reading: Jn 8:1-11 This Sunday is the fifth in Lent. If you made a Lenten resolution, … Continued
As we approach Holy Week, the thoughts of Christians around the world invariably turn to the Holy Land – to the places where Jesus taught and walked, and was eventually crucified. … Continued
Is there anyone you want to meet before you die? Dr. Robert Walley was on my list. Years ago, I read about the work of MaterCare International, and a little light … Continued
From the beginning, Christians have thought, prayed and spoken about the end of earthly life and what follows death. You will perhaps be skeptical if I tell you that we … Continued
“As they led him away, they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made … Continued