Among the most treasured holiday film favourites, Miracle on 34th Street, whether in the 1947 or the 1984 version, is certainly high on the list. Its charming story of a … Continued
St. Paul wrote the Letters to the Corinthians in response to the many needs and problems in the Church of Corinth. In the first six chapters, St. Paul rebuked the … Continued
A tale of two cities has just presented itself a few days before Advent, offering contrasting approaches to the coming Christmas season. In Canada’s largest city, Toronto City Council voted … Continued
It is obvious that a multitude of people, families especially, Christian or not, have their own Christmas customs. Whether they are centred around churchgoing and the singing of carols, gift-giving, … Continued
Am I really writing another annual column on digital cameras? Haven’t they pretty much gone the way of the dodo bird? Besides, aren’t most of us carrying around pretty sophisticated … Continued
I went in for the ultrasound at exactly eight weeks of pregnancy. The technician was very professional and made no small talk, so I felt a bit awkward in the … Continued
We hear it every year: Advent is a time of waiting and preparation. As a Christian living amidst the influences of the secular world, I take this to mean deliberately … Continued
Second Sunday of Advent, Year CFirst Reading: Bar 5:1–9Second Reading: Phil 1:3–6, 8–11Gospel Reading: Lk 3:1–6 Catholics must “reacquire the consciousness of belonging to a minority” opposed to the spirit … Continued
Mother Teresa, in her last letter to her community, wrote: “We have much to thank God for, especially that he has given us Our Lady’s spirit to be the spirit … Continued
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity. Their constitution states: “The spirit of our society is one of loving trust, total surrender and cheerfulness as lived by Jesus and His … Continued