First Sunday of Advent, Year CFirst Reading: Jer 33:14-16Second Reading: 1 Thes 3:12-4:2Gospel Reading: Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 “The days are surely coming,” God says, “when I will fulfill the promise … Continued
“It must somehow be God’s will.” Hopefully, you’ve never been subjected to those words. When faced with tragedy – especially unexpected and senseless tragedy – it is difficult to stay … Continued
Pope Francis called humility “the base of Christian life.” The Holy Father said, “This virtue is humility, the great antagonist of the most mortal of sins, namely pride.” Pride and … Continued
Solemnity of Christ the KingFirst Reading: Dn 7:13-14Second Reading: Rv 1:5-8 Gospel Reading: Jn 18:33b-37 The prophecy from Daniel in this Sunday’s First Reading is crucial to our recognition of Christ … Continued
From a Catholic perspective, we should want and demand that our sports organizations and athletic heroes demonstrate strong virtues. While we understand that each of us is flawed, we should … Continued
At a party I recently attended, a few people were chatting with a friend who serves as a police officer. The legal limits of alcohol were being discussed, and several … Continued
Accompanying this column is an advertisement that ran in a Vancouver newspaper, The Province, back in June 1980. I still have the full page from that paper. The burgeoning computer … Continued
It is interesting to note that, in conversation with friends, I have come to realize that many of them, when discussing a current movie, are most interested in knowing when … Continued
When a country is blessed with a government like Canada’s, it’s difficult to know how to approach Remembrance Day. On Nov. 11, people across the country will gather for services, … Continued
My personal journey with Divine Mercy started in 2011 when I visited the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. I must admit that I was not a strong devotee until … Continued