Rediscovering the Sacrament of Reconciliation
If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8)
One might wonder why we raise...
The Shekinah, A Type of Saint Joseph
Perhaps you may be familiar with the Pillar of Cloud — which may be compared to a tornado — or the Pillar of Fire...
Blessedness and Lectio Divina
Our Church's tradition has promoted the practice of lectio divina, i.e., a meditative reading of Scripture. We would do well to follow in these...
Beatitudes and the Imitatio Christi
For I will leave in the midst of you a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the Lord...
MAiD and Salvific Suffering
In 2016, two weeks after it was legalized in Canada, a patient asked for my help in referring her for Medical Assistance in Dying...
Fifth Sunday: The Salt of the Earth and Light to the World
‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden’ (Mt. 5:14).
Imagine the astonishment of those who heard...
Sixth Sunday – Fulfilling the Law
If you choose, you can keep the commandments, and they will save you… has not commanded anyone to be wicked, and He has...
Musical Offering: Ecce Sacerdos Magnus
In honour of the new archbishop-elect to Canada's largest diocese, for our musical selection this week, we offer two version of the great motet...
D.I.E. – The Triad of a New Religion
Part III (b) – O Equity!
Aequitas in Perspective
With the division of labour, …which in its turn is based on the natural division of labour...
The God of Love: Christ in the Song of Songs
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for...