Blessed Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos was the first apostle of the Sacred Heart in Spain. He was born in Torrelobatón, Spain, on Aug. 21, 1711. Three hundred years later, on … Continued
In recent months the Church has been shaken once again with revelations of great sins committed by the clergy. Many people have been hurt, especially the victims of these atrocities. … Continued
“Are you sure you don’t want to play professional golf instead of becoming a priest?” I was asked this summer after making a 15-foot putt at Chateau Whistler to shoot … Continued
Everyone wants to know where they are going and how they are meant to get there. Vocational discernment is the process of determining the answers to these questions. In my … Continued
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: 1 Kgs 17:10-16 Second Reading: Heb 9:24-28 Gospel Reading: Mk 12:38-44 According to this Sunday’s Readings, the cost of following Jesus is … Continued
This is an excerpt of Archbishop Miller’s homily during a visit to St. Francis de Sales Parish Oct. 21. There are countless spiritual gifts and good works present among you, … Continued
This is the full text of Archbishop Miller’s “state of the archdiocese” speech at the seventh annual Archbishop’s Dinner, held Oct. 30. Once again tonight, we come together in a family spirit to … Continued
According to some polls, Catholics donate an average of one per cent of their annual income to charity, while Protestants donate around two per cent. But many Protestants I know … Continued
I just received the Voter’s Guide to the referendum question on electoral reform. I was hoping for a clear choice between our current system and a clearly articulated alternative proportional … Continued
Last week I mentioned my appreciation for newspaper letters to the editor. When I was a student I wrote them, and as a journalist I edited them at various papers … Continued