On June 29, 2002, under Pope John Paul II, the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See promulgated a decree creating new indulgences that the faithful may gain on Divine Mercy … Continued
By Monica Perry Special to The B.C. Catholic All good teachers use analogies to drive their lessons home. They use the familiar to teach the unfamiliar. Because the more difficult … Continued
Writing a column for the Easter season in the midst of Holy Week arouses many conflicting emotions. While focusing on Jesus’ final days on earth, I must write about the … Continued
Our Lord Jesus suffered such an incredible amount during his passion and crucifixion in order to claim ultimate victory over death for us, you and me. Understanding the meaning of … Continued
Russia, located just across the Bering Sea from North America – about 55 miles from Alaska at its narrowest point – is a close neighbour to Canada and the U.S. … Continued
By Dr. E. Wes Ely “But can’t you help me die, Doc?” My 54-year-old patient was alone in the intensive care unit, with no family or friends in his life. … Continued
The conviction that God not only sent his Son into the world but also vindicated him after his death upon a cross, is fundamental to the New Testament witness and … Continued
On Dec. 5, 1891, Mother Genevieve of St. Teresa, foundress of the Carmelite convent of Lisieux, died. Regarding Mother Genevieve, St. Therese wrote, “what a joy it was to have … Continued
Second Sunday of Easter, Year B First Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Second Reading: 1 Jn 5:1-6 Gospel Reading: Jn 20:19-31 Throughout the world, by Vatican decree, the Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy … Continued
Many who refute God’s existence inevitably end up circling obsessively around the idea that if there were a loving God, how could suffering fit into his plan? For the Christian, spiritual maturity … Continued