St. Teresa of Avila was born in Avila, Spain, in 1515. She had three sisters and nine brothers. While still a child she read the lives of several martyrs which … Continued
Second of two parts The current controversy over euthanasia in faith-based hospitals brings back memories from decades ago when I needed jaw surgery. Despite the operation being for a functional, … Continued
Filmgoers frequently are notified at the beginning of a film that it is “based on” actual events. Rarely does a screenwriter simply state that the events in the film are … Continued
Americans who report a sense of belonging in their communities and day-to-day life has decreased by half since 1976, according to research from the University of Utah. In a similar … Continued
Over the past few years, I’ve invited kids from the Catholic homeschooling community to come and learn about the bees. Thomas suits up to be my helper, and after a … Continued
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: 1 Kgs 3:5-12Second Reading: Rom 8:28-30 Gospel Reading: Mt 13:44-52 The kingdom of heaven is a treasure worth everything else we have. However, … Continued
For individuals of a certain age, the cataclysmic impact of AI has been an existential threat for half a century. Many of us grew up with the haunting voice of … Continued
St. Joan of Arc was born on Jan. 6, 1412. Her parents were pious French peasants. At 13, Joan had visions of St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret. They … Continued
The recent news story of a patient who was denied medically assisted death (MAID) at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, owing to the Catholic belief that intentional termination of human … Continued
It’s been nearly three weeks since controversy arose surrounding a young woman who was transferred from St. Paul’s Hospital so she could be euthanized in a non-Catholic facility. St. Paul’s … Continued