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Nota in Brevis
Hope Amidst Hopelessness
One wonders why, but the mysterium iniquitatis may never be fully answered. An abortionist in Illinois – he seems to have been the only one willing to fulfil the ghastly deed for years –...
Editor's Corner
Councils, Chiefs and Trudeau’s Chaos
The pathetic summation of Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, says it all: The protests, clogging up the entire Canadian economy, or what’s left of it, should be allowed to continue, until a ‘peaceful...
Editor's Corner
Whither and Whence, Amazonia?
A few words on the post-synodal letter on the Amazon, Querida Amazonia. 'There is much upon which to ponder in the document, and I would recommend a read through, so please permit my pointing out...
Editor's Corner
Of Flags and Railroads
Symbols mean something, and today is the 60th anniversary of our adoption, back in 1965 under Lester B. Pearson, of a the ‘maple leaf’ as our national flag, replacing the richer symbolism of the...
Nota in Brevis
Corona and the Joke’s on Joaquin
On this world day of the sick, under the patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes, ‘tis perhaps requisite that we ask how bad is the coronavirus. By ‘bad’ we mean, how lethal, and how...
Editor's Corner
More on Magisteria and Mohawks
We Catholics are now perforce to ponder more deeply the limits of Magisterial authority – specifically papal pronouncements – in light of the current holder of the office. As we await whatever is in...
Nota in Brevis
Poverty, and People Ain’t the Problem
A rich world and a vibrant economy can and should end poverty said Pope Francis on February 5th in an address at a Vatican conference on ‘New Forms of Solidarity’.
We have heard this before,...
Editor's Corner
The Joyful Martyrs of Japan
Today is the feast of the Martyrs, Saint Paul Miki and Companions, put to death by crucifixion on February 5, 1597 at Nagasaki, Japan, whose example offers a healthy antidote to the rather darker...
