“I’m an introvert.” Many of us have used these words to explain our behaviours and to defend our needs. Perhaps more of us identify as introverts in this fast-paced, demanding … Continued
Acts 19 tells three stories about Paul’s time in Ephesus: he meets believers who have not yet received the Holy Spirit, he faces false spiritual power in the city, and … Continued
Virtues are something that all Catholics should strive to cultivate in our lives. In this series, Patrick Macken explores how these virtues are lived out in the world of professional … Continued
In my last column, I reflected on some general insights from Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity). I now wish to explore the five main takeaways from the … Continued
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 22:15, 19-23Second Reading: Rom 33-36Gospel Reading: Mt 16:13-20 “Who do people say that the son of man is?” Jesus asked his … Continued
We have a frightfully bothersome chestnut tree hanging over our backyard. Every year, around late summertime, it drops hard, spiky, and inedible nut shells the size of golf balls. We … Continued
After a discouraging reception in Athens, and likely running low on funds, Paul arrived in Corinth weary in Acts 18. He later described his own state of mind in that … Continued
The veneration of relics is a curious thing. While not uniquely Catholic, the large number of saints recognized by the Catholic Church lends itself to an exponentially larger number of relics. But why does the Catholic Church promote the veneration of relics?
I did not listen to the voice of my teachers. — Proverbs 5:13 There is a powerful story of a renowned violinist who delivers an outstanding performance. It is met … Continued
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 56:1,6-7Second Reading: Rom 11:13-15,29-32Gospel Reading: Mt 15:21-28 “Christ died for all men without exception,” says the Catechism of the Catholic Church. … Continued