Pontiff preaches golden rule to the world Two years ago, Lower Mainland faith leaders invited Pope Francis to visit Vancouver to observe the deplorable conditions in the city’s Downtown Eastside. … Continued
We cannot be perfect without giving wholly of ourselves The concept of perfection, as applied to Christian life, has its origin in the Sacred Scriptures. Christ admonished his disciples: “You … Continued
CDs are so yesteryear. So, of course, are 8-tracks and cassettes, and, despite what you may have read, vinyl records. Yes, there has been a bit of a resurgence in … Continued
We read narratives of Jesus’ first appearances following the Resurrection in chapter 20 of the Gospel of John. As in other accounts of the risen Lord’s appearances, the disciples didn’t … Continued
The Christian presence in China has a long but broken history, shrouded by the mystery of time. Legend has it that St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, travelled to … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given at Holy Rosary Cathedral in April at the installation Mass for members of the newly formed Council of Filipino Ministries. Following Jesus’ … Continued
There is no escape from philosophy. Public debate about euthanasia, abortion, or any controversial issue, will always force us back to the notion of moral rights. Do we have rights … Continued
Holy Father calls for solidarity among all despite political differences Two years ago, Lower Mainland faith leaders invited Pope Francis to visit Vancouver to observe the deplorable conditions in the … Continued
That which God builds, forever renews itself in loveliness On a recent trip to Mexico, my mother-in-law and I observed and commented on the many beautiful plants. We frequently were … Continued
Recently I had an opportunity to experiment with an Android TV box, a generic-looking device about half the size of a paperback novel. Having become quite familiar with streaming TV … Continued