The Liturgy of the Word is an integral part of the Holy Mass. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states: “When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, … Continued
I have given some thought to the Vatican document Fiducia Supplicans, and I think it is necessary to distinguish between its theoretical directives and its likely practical effects, particularly with … Continued
I recently read the following quote on a bookstore bookmark: “The best form in which to worship god is every form.” The words are credited to the Hindu guru, Neem … Continued
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFirst Reading: Dt 18: 15-20Second Reading: 1 Cor 7:17, 32-35Gospel Reading: Mk 1:21-28 We live in a democracy, and in principle when the people … Continued
Second in a series of articles about the Holy Mass. Holy Mass begins with the Introductory Rites. According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, “The rites that precede … Continued
It’s been almost three months now that I’ve been exploring how to deal with age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). In my case this has involved several hearing tests and an extended … Continued
This Christmas, I asked Our Lord to bestow some particular gifts upon the Catholic Church. The list included good health for Pope Francis and Archbishop Miller, the long-term success of … Continued
As a newcomer to Vancouver, and in only the second year of my presidency at Corpus Christi and St. Mark’s College, I am still in a stage of wonder, discovering … Continued
Has anyone ever made it to sainthood talking about social justice? For sure, almost all saints have had hands-on experience with social justice. The Vancouver Street Missionaries, together with Mildred … Continued
First in a series of articles about the Holy Mass. Pope Francis gave a series of catecheses about the Holy Eucharist during his Wednesday Audiences from Nov. 8, 2017, to … Continued