The notion of “fake news” has received considerable attention since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump and his repeated references to “fake news.” But “fake” information is nothing new. … Continued
In 1899, Leonie, the sister of St. Therese, entered religious life for the fourth time. On June 30,1899, she received the habit and took the name Sister Françoise-Thérèse. As a … Continued
For generations St. Paul’s Hospital has been the among the most prominent and visited properties in Vancouver. The historic Burrard Street location is a key neighbourhood institution and a recognized … Continued
I never imagined that “Catholic” Ireland could lose the referendum on the lifting of the country’s anti-abortion law, and that the last major pro-life bastion in western Europe would fall. … Continued
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Ez 17:22-24 Second Reading: 2 Cor 5:6-10 Gospel Reading: Mk 4:26-34 God’s kingdom grows slowly from small seeds without our knowing how, we hear … Continued
Over two days I attended a couple of separate talks where Dr. Jordan Peterson’s name came up. In both cases the speaker was asked his opinion of Peterson, the University … Continued
Azelie, the mother of St. Therese, was very sick with cancer. She and her three oldest daughters went to Lourdes to pray for healing. At Lourdes, Azelie was taken into … Continued
Whether the realities of power structures today are better or worse than in previous times is a matter of debate. What is certainly true is that the perception of many … Continued
Pope Francis, in his wise reflections on holiness in Gaudete et Exsultate (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), discusses Gnosticism and Pelagianism as “two subtle enemies of holiness.” The Pope calls them … Continued
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Gn 3:8-15 Second Reading: 2 Cor 4:13–5:1 Gospel Reading: Mk 3:20-35 The background to this Sunday’s Readings is the “original sin.” … Continued