Honouring the Holy Family during the traditional Month Dedicated to the Holy Family is a major way to restore the family to its truly God-given place in the world. February is … Continued
De gustibus non est disputandum and all that, but I am often puzzled by friends’ excitement about a forthcoming film, an excitement usually born of films of which the new … Continued
This is the fifth and last in Father Ho’s series of articles on the Holy Mass. The Communion Rite of the Mass begins with the “Our Father.” It was Pope … Continued
Lent and love are in the air. Some might think these are opposite concepts, but there is wonderful opportunity in Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day sharing the same date … Continued
At the beginning of January our son’s bike was stolen. We have a lot of experience with stolen bikes. Even using locks, we’ve all lost at least one. Andrew had … Continued
First Sunday of Lent, Year BFirst Reading: Gn 9:8-15Second Reading: 1 Pt 3:18-22Gospel Reading: Mk 1:12-15 This Sunday’s readings show God’s use of water. First, he used it to “destroy … Continued
February marks Catholic Press Month when The B.C. Catholic reminds Catholics of the importance of Catholic media in their lives. On the first Sunday of February, a special Catholic Press … Continued
The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the main part of the Mass. Commenting on the Offertory, Pope Francis said, “It is praiseworthy that the faithful should present the bread and … Continued
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Lv 13:1-2, 45-46Second Reading: 1 Cor 10:23 – 11:1Gospel Reading: Mk 1:40-45 This Sunday’s liturgy focuses on leprosy, now called Hansen’s disease, … Continued
There is something comforting about wearing a cozy sweater in the colder months. When the weather drops to minus 12 (which it did this month), you want to style your … Continued