As of this month, it has now been exactly eight years since Canada legalized euthanasia – eight years during which the slippery slope, of which so many Catholics and other … Continued
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Ez 17:22-24Second Reading: 2 Cor 5:6-10Gospel Reading: Mk 4:26-34 Jesus commanded just before his ascension: “proclaim the good news to all creation.” … Continued
The magnificent Augusta National Golf Course just finished hosting the world’s greatest players in the most popular tournament on tour. The winner, Scottie Scheffler, lived up to the great pre-tournament … Continued
The writing was literally on the wall. Etched into the thick, concrete walls of the Tower of London were names of prisoners, Latin prayers, dates, and symbols, some going back … Continued
I have a few prints of Vincent van Gogh paintings in my house. I won’t say that he’s my favourite artist. I’ll even admit that, while I often find it … Continued
The night of Friday, May 10, running into Saturday, May 11, will be remembered by many in Metro Vancouver for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, many more will remember … Continued
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Gn 3:8-15Second Reading: 2 Cor 4:13 – 5:1Gospel Reading: Mk 3:20-35 This Sunday’s readings describe the “original sin.” They do so in … Continued
Shunning temptation, avoiding idleness, and prayer are effective means to overcome temptation. Father John Hardon defined temptation as “any urge or incitement to sin, either by offering a person some … Continued
One of the best things about teaching confirmation candidates is witnessing their growth as they articulate God’s presence in their lives. From the beginning of the school year, we talk … Continued
It is interesting to note that for many decades, popular music was frequently indebted to the movies and stage musicals for much of the repertoire. Shows such as Oklahoma, Annie … Continued