8th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: Sir 27:4-7 Second Reading: 1 Cor 15:54-58 Gospel Reading: Lk 6:39-45 Just as the fruit discloses “the cultivation of a tree,” so … Continued
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During the season of Lent, we are called to conversion. For 40 days and 40 nights, we walk together with Jesus, drawing closer to … Continued
We all have areas of our life that need changing. Whether it’s losing weight or using our time better, making personal changes takes all our strength and sometimes an alarming … Continued
Re “Abuse summit: ‘Nobody can ignore this now,’“ (B.C. Catholic, Feb. 18): The sex abuse crisis is probably the most serious problem the Church has faced since the Reformation. The … Continued
This is an excerpt of Archbishop Miller’s homily during a visit to St. Pius X Parish Feb. 10. For me, the experience of meeting so many people who are engaged … Continued
Blessed Laura Vicuñas is the patron of abuse victims. She was born April 5, 1891, in Santiago, Chile, the daughter of Joseph Dominic Vicuña and Mercedes Pino. Joseph was an officer in the … Continued
Over the past few years, on more than one occasion, I urged colleagues to check their various online accounts against the highly respected service haveIbeenpwned.com. Basically, Troy Hunt, the operator … Continued
My firstborn son, Andrew, just turned 16. And then he got his learner’s license. And then, just today, he printed off his first resume. I’m kind of wigging out. Even … Continued
For most people, the Academy Awards of greatest interest are those for Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Leading and Supporting Performances. The odd thing about those awards is that … Continued
7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C First Reading: 1 Sm 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-25 Second Reading: 1 Cor 15:45-49 Gospel Reading: Lk 6:27-38 In this Sunday’s Gospel Reading, Jesus gives the command which … Continued