St. Catherine of Siena was born in Siena, Italy, in 1347. She was the youngest of 25 children. As a child, she was attracted to prayer and solitude. She would … Continued
Free ad-supported television. Sounds revolutionary, doesn’t it? Of course, that is exactly how the first generation or three of television operated. Advertisements paid the way. In the 1960s and extending … Continued
On the Feast of St. Thomas More, who was beheaded rather than submit to the King’s authority on marriage, Canada’s bishops released a pastoral letter that says all Catholics have … Continued
Nothing could be more comforting as we try to resume life at pre-COVID levels than to know that Vancouver’s magical Bard on the Beach is back for a full season. … Continued
St. Juliana of Cornillon was born in Belgium about 1191. She became an orphan at the age of five and was entrusted with her sister Agnes to the care of … Continued
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: 2 Kgs 4:8-12a, 14-17Second Reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel Reading: Mt 10:37-42 God is never outdone in generosity. In the First Reading, a … Continued
Years ago, a woman in my prayer group was seeking advice about receiving the Holy Eucharist on the tongue. She felt drawn to do it, but ours was a small … Continued
I loved to read when I was a kid, but I can’t say that I read much worthwhile. I would say that my picture Bible was the most worthy investment … Continued
I echo the sentiment of Peter Nation on Dr. Julia Sadusky’s talk, which seems insufficient at best, and misleading at worst. (Letters to the Editor, June 5) Dr. Sadusky suggests … Continued
Quebec’s Catholic bishops deserve heartfelt commendation for their courage and conviction though the gesture demonstrating it was doomed to be ignored before they even made it. As Montreal correspondent Anna … Continued