Anyone remember the bad old days when almost every house in the Vancouver area had an TV antenna on the roof? Some were pretty basic, with no more than a … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given at Holy Rosary Cathedral on the feast of Corpus Christi. The greatest act of our Creator was the Incarnation, when the Son … Continued
The official logo for Canada’s 150th anniversary. As Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we have the chance to use a rare word: sesquicentennial. The Latin word sesqui turns the number following … Continued
Many Protestants, and unfortunately, many Catholics, object to confessing their sins to a priest. The argument often goes that we have only one high priest (Heb 3:1) and “one mediator … Continued
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam reportedly said, “When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes.” Book lovers everywhere feel a … Continued
Scott and I were invited to speak on the daunting topic of how to keep your kids Catholic. Since we haven’t yet actually “kept” any kids Catholic, it called for … Continued
There once was a time when certain things went without saying. You got married once. If you went for Round 2, you certainly weren’t showy about it. It didn’t need … Continued
Which of the following statements is true? • Canada’s national sport is hockey. • Canada has a constitutional right to abortion. • Canada is a secular nation with separation of … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given at Holy Rosary Cathedral June 3 for the ordination to the priesthood of Juan Lucca, Giovanni Schiesari, and Francesco Voltaggio. A good … Continued
I, DANIEL BLAKE – In cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland Films touting a political agenda can often be fraught with preachiness or a bias that renders them invalid. However, Ken Loach, … Continued