Conscience, Law and Amoris Laetitia
Another Canadian Senator, the Liberal Colin Kenney, has been caught using public money, and his servants', sorry, his staff's, time to do personal business...
The Significance of the March for Life
The upcoming feast of Saint Matthias, May 14th, paradoxically marks the sombre anniversary of the legalization of abortion in Canada, under Trudeau Sr., in...
John Henry Newman: A talk delivered to the Basilian Lay Associates
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN, whose life spanned most of the nineteenth century—1801-90—was and remains a fascinating character. Much of his charm is found in his...
Oh, Cannabis!
On October 17, Canada will begin a new era of decadence. From that day on, cannabis – aka marijuana and pot – will be...
Saint Leopold Mandić: a living icon of the Good Samaritan
Friday, May 12th, we Franciscan Capuchins celebrate with great joy the feast of our Capuchin confrere St Leopold Mandić. Who was this great man...
Dowry in the Shadows: The Suppression of Catholicism and Spiritual Vacuum in British Society
In this essay, I am going to explore some of the causes which led to the opening of a “spiritual vacuum” in Britain, starting with the...
Serving One Master
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
St Peter's Square
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
One of the most moving words of Sacred Scripture rings out in today’s Liturgy. The...
Mediocrity and the Human Heart
I once read an article entitled, “The Devil Wants You to Settle in Your Relationship”; quite frankly, I do not think it could be...
The Mary Enigma
(On this commemoration of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, it seems fitting to post this reflection from a new contributor from Ireland, Dr. A.E. Dundon, on...
The Catholic Galileo
Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, Italy. In his youth he considered several careers: first the priesthood; next medicine at the urging of his...
