While teaching a philosophy class I introduced the students to an early medieval philosopher named Boethius (480-524 AD), a well-educated Roman who studied in Athens and worked as consul for … Continued
We had something special to celebrate during Advent. My Isaac received two sacraments. December sacraments are a tradition for him. Isaac was born on the 8th of December, the feast of … Continued
As a former drama teacher, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be familiar with George Orwell’s 1984. Unfortunately he doesn’t seem to recognize that Orwell’s nightmarish depiction of a totalitarian society … Continued
St. Louis Martin and St. Zelie Guerin married each other on July 13, 1858. The couple had nine children, but four of them died at very young age. Their last … Continued
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Dt 18: 15-20Second Reading: 1 Cor 7:17, 32-35Gospel Reading: Mk 1:21-28 Only Christians acknowledge a God who has become man. As Pope … Continued
A century ago, on May 13, 1917, two key events happened in the Catholic Church. First, and during the First World War, Pope Benedict XV, in the Sistine Chapel, consecrated … Continued
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Jon 3:1-5, 10Second Reading: 1 Cor 7:29-31Gospel Reading: Mk 1:14-20 In 1948, Karl, the brother of Maria von Trapp (Maria from The … Continued
C.S. Lewis wrote his famous book, The Four Loves. But now Kevin Vost has enhanced the discussion by writing about The Four Friendships. Like Lewis’ classic, it encourages you to reflect on … Continued
As we jump into 2018 with great anticipation, I am sure most of us have made some resolutions that may or may not last long. I will get into the … Continued
As media award dates come closer, a number of movies are attempting to put themselves in position to get recognition for achievement. Among them are two very different films, though … Continued