This is an excerpt of a speech given by pro-life speaker Joanna Krawczynski to the North Shore Pro-Life annual general meeting April 4. During one of my first experiences in … Continued
Life tends to be lived for times of significance. In planning for big moments, many almost prevent themselves from relaxing and going with the flow. Instead of living in the … Continued
As the old adage goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The saying increasingly holds water in the domain of free software, as various free utilities shut down … Continued
Archbishop Miller’s recent visit to Lebanon might be summed up with one quote. “We hear so much about animosity between different faiths, but at these centres, we’ve heard people come … Continued
In Paul Schratz’s March 12 column about contributing factors toward poverty, he noted the growing number of couples who are cohabiting or in a common-law relationship, or men or women who … Continued
Is there wisdom in turning to comfort food? Surely it can be an effective part of a healthy response to pain or sorrow. For example, giving someone a gift of … Continued
In April of 1896, St. Therese of Lisieux coughed up blood. She saw that as a sign that her death was close at hand. Therese longed for heaven, but she … Continued
I have to say it’s fun sharing my Lourdes pilgrimage journal. Writing out my thoughts has really brought our 2015 trip back to life. In my last column I only … Continued
How much Catholicism has changed since my childhood! In those days, everyone born in Latin America and South America was baptized, almost without exception, and within a few days of … Continued
For many years, racism has been a central topic in movies. Films such as Our Very Own, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and The Defiant Ones showed how the issue … Continued