Quebec City. Snow piled high. Icy footsteps on the sidewalk. Adventuring, alone. Black winter boots, a toque, and a splash of homesickness. It was the winter of 2008. Christmas over, … Continued
Christians of all ages are fond of reading the Passion of the Holy Martyrs (Vivia) Perpetua and Felicitas (Felicity) and their companions, an early Christian text edited by an unknown … Continued
The Good Place is one of the most innovative shows on television. Currently in Season 3, it returned from the Christmas break with an interesting episode. You can watch the … Continued
I don’t often cry at work. I’m an emotional person, but I keep it together in The B.C. Catholic newsroom, where we often analyze difficult subjects, study facts, and race … Continued
Recently a friend sent me a gorgeous flower arrangement. The array of burgundy, coral, yellow, and various tones of pink formed a unique and striking combination. The varying styles and … Continued
British cinema has long had a reputation for producing impressive so-called “historical dramas,” using locations from around the country, adding superb production values, and generally addressing significant issues, in high … Continued
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year CFirst Reading: Is 62:1-5Second Reading: 1 Cor 12:4-11Gospel Reading: Jn 2:1-12 In a democracy, we make decisions by giving every person one vote and … Continued
Strictly speaking, Catholics do believe in a form of “rapture:” a bodily assumption into heaven of all the faithful, both living and dead, at Jesus’ second and final coming and … Continued
Though she suffered a severe spinal illness at age 16, St. Gemma Galgani continued to exercise charity as she received help from others. On one occasion, Gemma’s brother was ready … Continued
Feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit in day-to-day life can be challenging, with all of the noise and distractions. Some people make “quiet time” at home in the evening, … Continued