ALBANO LAZIALE, Italy (CNA)—We should beg God to put an end to the violence and destruction wrought by war, especially as the world seems to prepare for another conflict, Pope … Continued
In recent columns, I’ve written about our family’s summer pilgrimage to Italy, mentioning the trip was a part of a choir tour and that my two oldest children and I … Continued
Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa (1904-1955) was beatified by St. John Paul II on April 25, 2004. She was called “the fourth seer of Fatima.” Our Lord told Alexandrina, “I … Continued
The last nine Popes, starting with St. Pius X in 1903, all sternly defended celibacy for diocesan priests. Popes Pius XII, St. John Paul II, and Benedict XVI stood by … Continued
VICTORIA AND ABDULIn cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland. The late great theatre critic Kenneth Tynan was wont to judge certain plays as safe to take one’s maiden aunt to. In a … Continued
When we watch sports, most of us have certain qualities that we love to see in athletes. The stars that possess these traits usually become our favourite stars to watch. … Continued
How can we avoid being slaves to our digital devices? Life without them is almost inconceivable. At most, we will go offline for a special trip, perhaps deep into the … Continued
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Ex 22:21-27Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10Gospel Reading: Mt 22:34-40 This Sunday, we hear a lawyer ask Jesus which of the commandments is … Continued
My Thomas has a syndrome called “mismatched sock” syndrome. There is no cure at this point, but we have hope. No matter the day or occasion, he is completely incapable … Continued
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis spoke Oct. 25 about the hope Christians have at the end of life, which is found in God’s promise to be with us at the moment of … Continued