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Jasper Burned

We pray for the residents of Jasper, Alberta, a lovely city on the far west of the province, the gateway to the Rockies, and much of it - we know not yet - just...

Living the Catholic Life

A note to let readers know about a new Traditional Catholic liturgical planner is on offer, which will help live a life in tune with the Church, especially for those who follow the usus...

Bob Newhart, Catholic Comedian, Requiescat in Pace

Bob Newhart died the other day, and readers - at least, those of a certain era - may recall his dry, deadpan humour in his comedy routines, especially his two popular sitcoms, both named...

What’s In a Name?

On this day in 1917, the royal family of England, by order of King George V, changed their name from Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha to the simpler, and more English, 'Windsor', named after the castle and estates...

The Significance of July 16

Some days have more 'history' to them than others, today's July 16th being one of them. As I just wrote, it is the memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and the vision to...

Saint Simon Stock and the Scapular

Saint Simon Stock (1165-1265) was an English Carmelite, who helped establish the ancient contemplative Order in England and Italy, founding monasteries in Cambridge, Oxford, and Bologna. He organized the first Chapter of the Carmelites...

Krytia Freeland’s ‘Free’ Contraceptives

As the official government webpage puts it: …the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, highlighted...

Blessed Simon of Lipnica (1435/1440 c. – 1482)

Blessed Simon was born in Lipnica Murowana, in the south of Poland, between the years 1435-1440. His parents, Gregory and Anne, knew how to give him a good education, inspired by the values of...

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