Jesus said to the crowds and his disciples: “The scribes and the Pharisees occupy the chair of Moses. You must therefore do what they tell you and listen to what … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given during the rite of election at Holy Rosary Cathedral March 5. In Matthew’s Gospel account of the baptism of Jesus in the … Continued
I Am Not Your Negro In cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland Amidst all the hoopla surrounding the 2017 Oscars, ranging from plaudits for Jimmy Kimmel’s clever opening monologue to the … Continued
The ambiguity of the pontifical exhortation Amoris Laetitia is not heresy. In writing the letter, Pope Francis was only looking for an avenue to relax the traditional discipline that was … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given on Ash Wednesday at Holy Rosary Cathedral. The difficult, and even painful, journey of conversion, of turning to God and trusting in … Continued
Over the past several years, I’ve written numerous columns on the changing landscape of television viewing in Canada. Among the more popular columns have been those on cord cutting, streaming … Continued
A dear friend explained to me this year her New Year’s resolution is to eat more cheese. I laughed when she told me this because she loves cheese and her … Continued
As Catholics, we are obliged to fast. Nothing can explain better our Lenten obligations than canon law: “All Christ’s faithful are obliged by divine law, each in his or her … Continued
The words, “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return,” remind us all of an undeniable truth which holds for all people and all times, namely, the inevitably … Continued
I have to do a few errands, so I take my opportunity and run out the door. But two sneaky children outwit me with their sappy, sad eyes and convince … Continued