In order to sustain and nurture the spiritual life and to deepen friendship with Jesus, we must pray regularly. Father John Hardon wrote, “The principal kinds of prayer are vocal, … Continued
Excerpts from Archbishop Miller’s homily at Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Delta before the March for Life. Today, as you embark on the March for Life in Victoria, you … Continued
That which is seen is understood. This shall now be my answer to anyone who asks for an explanation of synodality. While there are many more things I can say, … Continued
In case you hadn’t realized it, the rise of hatred during the COVID-19 pandemic was bad. That’s the big message in a new multi-media presentation that B.C.’s human rights commissioner … Continued
I enjoyed Peter Vogel’s coverage of the solar eclipse. My wife and I managed to see the Great Eclipse in 2017. We stayed in Newberg just south of Portland but … Continued
One Saturday morning, Madonna House Vancouver held a morning of recollection, its first since the pandemic. What a providential them it chose for this hybrid mix of in-person and online … Continued
Just over three years ago, I began a life-changing journey by enrolling at St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia. While graduate school had always been on my … Continued
In the garden I find peace and contentment with God because of fragrant flowers, rich greenery, and cultivated landscapes. I can feel God’s presence in what I see and cultivate. … Continued
Ascension of the Lord, Year BFirst Reading: Acts 1:1-11Second Reading: Eph 4:1-13Gospel Reading: Mk 16:15-20 When Jesus rose from the dead, he did not return to earthly life like the … Continued
In the Apostles’ Creed, we profess: “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints.” Pope St. Pius X explained it this way: “the Church’s spiritual goods, both … Continued