Berthe Petit (1870-1943) was a Franciscan tertiary, or lay affiliate, in Belgium who promoted devotion to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Petit reportedly had her first vision of … Continued
The contribution of informal caregivers – that is, family and friends – of seniors tends to go unrecognized in our society. These unpaid helpers provide practical assistance and enhance the … Continued
Second Sunday of Advent: Mk 1:1-8 Everywhere we turn there’s a Christmas countdown. “Fourteen Days until Christmas Eve,” are words that can instill excitement – or fear. The closer Christmas … Continued
New evidence shows how badly Pope Pius XII was maligned in the matter of the extermination of Jews by the Nazis. (Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute … Continued
This homily was given Nov. 16 during priests’ study week at Harrison Hot Springs. HARRISON HOT SPRINGS—Our Gospel begins when the disciples of Emmaus, after having recognized the Risen Lord, … Continued
If I wasn’t a Catholic, I fancy I’d be some kind of New Age hippy. I’ve always had granola-type tendencies, and the idea of collecting multi-coloured rocks kind of appeals … Continued
SASKATOON—Flying into Saskatoon, the bright sunshine sparkling across the miles and miles of snow-covered land. I was reminded of another journey I took four years ago. It was the middle … Continued
This past year, 2017, commemorated the centenary of apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. The Virgin Mary prophesied and warned of the errors of communism in the midst of the … Continued
1st Sunday of Advent, Year BFirst Reading: Is 63:16b-17, 19; 64:1, 3-8Second Reading: 1 Cor 1:3-9Gospel Reading: Mk 13:31-37 This Sunday, the first of the new liturgical year, the Church … Continued
This week the Holy Father had a Wednesday “audience” with Buddhist monks as part of his papal trip to Burma. YANGON, Burma (CNA)—In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma … Continued