After experiencing some disappointment, it’s always good to allow a little time for context to sink in. Last week, thanks to our 24-hour news environment, we were wringing our hands … Continued
Venerable Mary of Agreda (1602-1665) of Soria, Spain, had numerous mystical experiences during her lifetime. Last year in August, Father Stefano Cecchin, OFM, vice postulator of Mary of Agreda’s cause … Continued
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Second Reading: 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15 Gospel Reading: Mk 5:21-43 “God did not make death, and he does not delight … Continued
Have you found your “way”? I plan to find mine this summer. “Camino” is the Spanish word for “way.” Most of us have heard of the famous Camino de Santiago, … Continued
Becoming a high-performance athlete is not for every child (parents please remember this), but for those who ultimately reach this level in sport one can see a few similarities between … Continued
Lately, I have been praying for the ability to be in touch with my motives in life. Generally, I feel that I come from a good place. I try to … Continued
Last year, both the Lutheran and Catholic churches celebrated the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s pinning of his 95 Theses to the door of his local church in Wittenberg in October … Continued
The Chartres Pilgrimage, also known as the Le Pèlerinage de Chartres, is a walking pilgrimage organized each year in France in conjunction with the Solemnity of Pentecost. Pilgrims walk 100 … Continued
To be productive in this life, we must abandon ourselves over and over again to the non-productivity of prayer. In prayer, we leave activism behind. To make this life into … Continued
It’s being portrayed as a victory for equality rights. But it comes at the expense of conscience rights. The gleeful response by many to the Trinity Western University decision parallels … Continued