Soaring skywards with its bold array of coloured brick, stone and slate, the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Victoria displays the confident spirituality that characterizes the best religious architecture in … Continued
I love discovering a book that I can’t put down. It’s hard to describe the pleasure of immersing oneself in a story so well written the characters feel like friends … Continued
One of the most significant events during the age of Mary (1830-1954) was the apparition of Our Lady in Fatima in 1917. This year is the 100th anniversary of Our … Continued
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Those who specialize in Marian studies point out that 1830 to 1954 was the Age of … Continued
Msgr. Lopez-Gallo continues his series on the eight Popes who forged his priesthood. This week, he recalls Pope John XXIII. Pope from 1958 to 1963, John XXIII was one of … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of ordination of Archbishop Exner. On this feast of the Apostle Thomas, it is a … Continued
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: 1 Kgs 3:5-12Second Reading: Rom 8:28-30Gospel Reading: Mt 13:44-52 We all try to discern what is best. Like merchants looking for pearls, … Continued
Working at one of the Basilicas in Rome during the summer months, I have become accustomed to watching the guards at the entrance of the Roman Basilica prohibit immodestly dressed … Continued
I don’t have a good memory. Scott still gives me directions to my best friend’s house. People will be telling stories about things we did in high school and I … Continued
Our Lady gives comfort In 1871, Our Lady appeared in Pontmain, a small village in north-western France. Eight years later, in 1879, she appeared in Knock, a village in north-western … Continued