Second Sunday of Advent and the Church in Quebec
âPrepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straightâ (Mt. 3:3) ⧟
The Gospel of the Mass on this second Sunday of Advent introduces...
The Subjective Monster
There is an ancient Indian fable of six blind men who meet an elephant. Each of them touches different parts of the elephant. One...
The Diamond of England: The Mission and Martyrdom of St. Edmund Campion
St. Edmund Campion first became a major part of my life when I was assigned to read Edmund Campion: Hero of Godâs Underground by Harold...
A Feast for All Franciscans
November 29th is the special day dedicated to all the Franciscans who are now born into eternal life. Every year our Franciscan Order reserves...
Put Not Your Trust in Princes
In the last several weeks leading up to the Presidential election â and in the few weeks following it â Iâve found myself so...
The Courage of Bishop Michael Power: Crucial For Our Times Â
In 1842, when Father Michael Power, a Haligonian born of Irish parents, was consecrated as the first bishop of the newly formed Diocese of...
Fatima 1917 and 2020
âNow is the time to do what youâre told,â Dr. Anthony Fauci, November 13, 2020, as many Americans brace themselves for further lockdowns to...
God: Invented, or Discovered?
âGod used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.â Paul Dirac
Modern mathematicians sometimes debate whether the rules of mathematics are invented or discovered. The consensus...
John Paul II, Poland and the Land Down Under
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II, with Catholics reflecting on a Pope who still remains...
St Joseph Moscati: a Faithful Labourer in the Vineyard of the Lord Â
On November 16th we, as a Church, celebrate the feast day of Saint Joseph Moscati, or, as he is commonly known by many who...
