Over the past decade or so satellite radio has become nearly ubiquitous in new cars sold in North America. In fact it’s unusual for a new car not to come … Continued
We are often pessimistic when we see that our Catholic Church not only has many problems but is involved in horrendous scandals such as pedophilia and other repulsive crimes. However, … Continued
I learned a new term yesterday to describe someone who is Jewish but perhaps not the most observant practitioner of their faith. They’re “Jew-ish.” It was an amusing but also … Continued
Ahhh, May. The month when spring should be in full bloom. Boots are traded for sneakers. Everyone wants to be outside more. Cottages are being prepped for summer. Gardeners are … Continued
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, in his Christmas card to me last December, informed me that the Congregation for the Causes of Saints had recognized a miracle attributed to Pope Paul … Continued
I am a retired nurse who worked in palliative care settings for almost 25 years, in hospitals and in clients’ own homes. In all those years I have seen only … Continued
St. Therese of Lisieux practised charity with self-denial toward a nun whom she disliked. She described: “A holy nun of our community annoyed me in all that she did; the … Continued
In his recent book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, University of Toronto professor and clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson writes that we must not let our children do … Continued
When I am doing prayers of thanksgiving one of the first things that comes to my mind is to give thanks for God’s infinite mercy. Forgiveness and mercy are such … Continued
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Second Reading: 1 Jn 4:7-10 Gospel Reading: Jn 15:9-17 God created us and holds us in existence through love, as we … Continued