Movies with great storylines have a transforming effect on me. Recently, I watched a film, The Girl Who Believes in Miracles, that a colleague recommended. I didn’t expect to cry … Continued
As Archbishop of Vancouver, Archbishop Adam Exner was also publisher of The B.C. Catholic from 1991 to 2004. For six years, Father Vincent Hawkswell was editor while Maureen Creelman (then … Continued
Sadly, we live in an age when the global media has discovered that if they all repeat the same narrative they can convince the world that black is white. Unfortunately … Continued
It has been just over seven years since Canadian law has permitted euthanasia and assisted suicide on demand. In those seven years restriction after restriction on euthanasia provision has fallen … Continued
St. Lawrence of Brindisi was born on July 22, 1559, and made his religious profession as a Capuchin Franciscan in 1575. He was ordained a priest in 1582. During his … Continued
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Ez 33:7-9Second Reading: Rom 13:8-10 Gospel Reading: Mt 18:15-20 In the readings this Sunday, God commands Ezekiel to “warn the wicked to … Continued
One of the greatest illusions is that greater freedom will arrive once this or that happens. Once we are older or once we have more time or once we move … Continued
This summer everyone has been buzzing about three big movies: Sound of Freedom, Oppenheimer, and Barbie. The interest and talk around these is a statement in its own right about … Continued
I suppose many of my gender and age have little awareness of Barbie dolls – except perhaps a shared feeling of outrage at how expensive they are when one is … Continued
“Don’t forget the poor; be generous to them.” With those words, Canossian Sister Elisa Grignoli called about 30 Catholic Street Missionaries to reflect on their mission to the poor and … Continued