Myths communicate fundamental truths. The Oxford literary group known as the Inklings liked to discuss this when they met for drinks in the 1930s and 1940s. They discovered how stories … Continued
The Catholic Church has been blessed with some remarkable popes, especially in the last 150 years. However, none have more fully endeared themselves to the faithful than the current pope, … Continued
St. Therese of Lisieux died in 1897. She was sick for months and in June she had to rest. In the evening of July 8, Therese was taken to the … Continued
Trinity Sunday, Year B First Reading: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 Second Reading: Rom 8:14-17 Gospel Reading: Mt 28:16-20 This Sunday we celebrate the fact that the one God is a Trinity of Persons: Father, … Continued
St. Therese of Lisieux desired to have a brother as a priest. She wrote, “I often used to think that if my little brothers had not gone to Heaven, I … Continued
The canonization of Giovanni Battista Montini, who was pope under the name of Paul VI, will be announced very soon by Pope Francis. In the meantime, I want to recall … Continued
Pentecost Sunday, Year BFirst Reading: Acts 2:1-11Second Reading: Gal 5:16-25Gospel Reading: Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Pentecost Sunday is called the Church’s birthday, for on this day the Church was manifested to … Continued
It’s a famous complaint among participants at the March for Life – that the mainstream media never covers their event. Two thousand people can parade down the main thoroughfare in downtown … Continued
This is an excerpt of Archbishop J. Michael Miller’s homily during the Marriage Anniversary Mass at St. Matthew’s Parish in Surrey May 13. You, dear friends, are a shining example … Continued
Reading the headlines about marriage last week, it would be easy to feel discouraged about the future of marriage in Canada. Try not to be. On one hand, the Angus … Continued