Readers should be aware at the outset that the following column contains many plot spoilers in comments on the Oscar-winning movie Anora. The fact is that the film’s winning of … Continued
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year CFirst Reading: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18Second Reading: Phil 3:17–4:1Gospel Reading: Lk 9:28b-36 In this Sunday’s readings, Jesus is transfigured, and St. Paul tells us that Christ … Continued
In Chapters 12 and 14 of the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul gave instructions regarding charisms and the exercise of gifts. In Chapter 13, he wrote about love. … Continued
In these times that threaten to be difficult, Canadians perhaps need to be reminded that St. Joseph is the patron saint of our country, as well as patron of the … Continued
I identify with the Mollies of this world. The first and only encounter I had with Molly was 16 years ago. It was late summer. My then fiancé, now husband, … Continued
As secular media continue to gaslight concerns about rising hostility toward Catholics, another church has burned in Western Canada. The latest burning occurred on Feb. 21 when a fire “destroyed … Continued
In Canada, patriotism is hard to get just right. We do it well on Remembrance Day, with veterans, the national anthem, the Royal anthem, and even prayer – when it’s … Continued
“We just landed. Our plane crashed. It’s upside down.” If you were caught up in the Family Day news about a bizarre plane crash at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, you likely … Continued
Each and every one of us Catholics, through our baptism and Confirmation, is called to be a saint. Perhaps we won’t be canonized—but then again, why not? Certainly, we all … Continued
In Chapter 12 of the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul wrote about spiritual gifts (1–11) and the unity and variety of the Mystical Body of Christ (12–31). Spiritual … Continued