The whole concept of purgatory is based on the simple idea in Rv 21:27 that “nothing unclean shall enter heaven.” The word purgatory comes from the Latin, purgatorium, meaning to … Continued
I received an avalanche of correspondence and phone calls after my recent columns on the future of the Church and possible heresy concerning Communion for couples living in an irregular … Continued
Jesus died for everyone, not just for His friends by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB This is an excerpt from a homily given during the 25th anniversary Mass for Luke … Continued
Films depict emotion journey and delightful comedy Lion, The Lego Batman Movie, In cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland It is a cliché to say truth is often stranger than fiction, … Continued
Social media has a place in consumer-retailer relations, but in my experience it is better to use it cautiously and after exhausting other viable avenues. Recently I had occasion to … Continued
During our recent snowstorms, one of my first prayer intentions each night was for the homeless. How dare I complain about feeling cold when others have no shelter from the … Continued
Many Catholics who engage in the process of discernment that’s described in the papal exhortation Amoris Laetitia conclude that God is calling them to return to full participation in the … Continued
This is an excerpt from a homily given for the Red Mass Feb. 16 at Holy Rosary Cathedral. In Mark 8:33, Jesus rebukes Peter by telling him his way of … Continued
Mercy: such a beautiful and profound word to Catholics. There are so many examples of Mercy in Scripture, including one of my favourites: Jesus showing his infinite mercy to the … Continued
My bike was stolen. What really stinks about it is that I had literally taken the bike in for a tune-up just the week before – 80 bucks down the … Continued