Last year, we lost power on the First Sunday of Advent, on the last Sunday of Advent, and on Christmas Day. No, losing power is not something normal for us; … Continued
LADY BIRD – In cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland. Every so often a movie comes along which holds up a mirror to the audience, reminding them of much they have … Continued
NEW YORK—In early November I had the privilege of being invested in a ceremony of great dignity as a knight of the Sovereign Military and Hospitaller Order of St. John … Continued
Venerable Pope Pius XII is an important man for the age of Mary (1830-1954). He was known as the “Pope of Mary.” Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (the future Pope … Continued
As we continue our look at how the Pope governs the Church, the primary agency is the Secretariat of State. It directly assists the Pope in expediting governance of the … Continued
Many years ago, I was chatting with a friend about buying baby gifts. It was just a regular, pleasant conversation until she mentioned the pressure she felt to ensure that … Continued
This is a homily given Nov. 17 at St. Mark’s College for the annual Gold Mass. It really is a great pleasure to be able to offer this Holy Mass … Continued
In late August I had intended to write a column on a new venture promising to deliver televised sports content via an Internet streaming solution. A couple of paragraphs were … Continued
If St. Thomas Aquinas calls your idea stupid, you must really be doing something wrong. Aquinas is famous for his charity in argumentation. Aquinas customarily presents a stronger case for … Continued
Christ the King, Year AFirst Reading: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17Second Reading: 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28Gospel Reading: Mt 25:31-46 This Sunday’s Preface summarizes what we believe about Christ’s kingship: “Father, … you … Continued