Pope Leo XIII was consecrated a bishop on Feb. 19, 1843. In 1893, he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his episcopal consecration. The Holy Father wrote two Rosary encyclicals in … Continued
When I do mental training with high-performance athletes, it often strikes me how some of the main strategies we employ can be used in the practice of our Catholic life. … Continued
The timing couldn’t be more striking. As we honour the retirement of Michele Smillie after nearly three decades of pro-life work for the Archdiocese of Vancouver (see page 2), The … Continued
In 2021, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July, on or near July 26, the Feast of … Continued
Let’s face it, the days of the dedicated standalone home computer, with dedicated local software installations, are fading away. How many of you reading this still use such a computer? … Continued
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year CFirst Reading: Eccl 1:2, 2:21–23Second Reading: Col 3:1–5, 9–11 Gospel Reading: Lk 12:13–21 In his book Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict XVI quoted the atheist … Continued
From the Rosary encyclicals promulgated by Pope Leo XIII in 1884 and 1887, we learn about the proper dispositions required for the effectiveness of the Rosary devotion. Since the enemies … Continued
It’s been a busy few weeks, so we’re taking this space to catch up on recent letters, including some farewells and welcomes for Archbishop Miller and Archbishop Smith. — Editor … Continued
Pope Leo XIII wrote the first of his 11 Rosary encyclicals in 1883 and initiated the practice of praying the Rosary during the whole month of October. The following year, … Continued
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year CFirst Reading: Gn 18:20–21, 23–32Second Reading: Col 2:6–14 Gospel Reading: Lk 11:1–13 “God is in his holy dwelling; … He gives power and strength to … Continued