About a year ago, Archbishop Miller entrusted Deacon Bruce Fraser and I with two related ministries. Deacon Fraser was assigned to lead an outreach ministry called EnCourage and I was … Continued
Vidi Civitatem Sanctam (I Saw the Holy City) is the name of an antiphon-motet composed by organist Father Basil Foote, OSB. First performed in 1982, the motet has now been celebrated … Continued
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Ez 18:25-28Second Reading: Phil 2:1-11Gospel Reading: Mt 21:28-32 God says in this Sunday’s liturgy. “When the righteous person turns away from his … Continued
After a delicious Portuguese lunch with friends in the outdoor square of Braga, following a visit to the city’s enchanting cathedral, what could be greater than to look up and … Continued
My Nicolas was confirmed in the spring. As a gift, his uncle and godfather gave him a pretty special item – a pocket watch that belonged to my grandfather. My … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged Christians to fight these temptations with the power of prayer. … Continued
“Be careful not to indulge in a great deal of talk, for … sin will not be wanting where there is much talk” – Carmelite Rule of St. Albert. Talk about … Continued
After the death of St. Francisco Marto (1908-1919), his sister, St. Jacinta, suffered a great deal. Lucia Santos recorded: “She [Jacinta] remained pensive for a long time and when I … Continued
Msgr. Lopez-Gallo continues his series on the eight Popes who forged his priesthood. This week, he continues with Pope Francis. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Dec. 17, 1936, … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given Sept. 16 at St. Clare of Assisi church for a Marriage Convalidation Mass. PORT COQUITLAM — Today, as you well know, is … Continued