Saturday, December 27, 2025

Saints Ita and Maurus

Saint Ita was an early Irish nun, Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad in Gaelic (+ ca. 480 - 577). Descended from royalty (the King of...

Pentecost and Witnessing to Truth

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7). Today, with joy and thanksgiving we celebrate the Solemnity...

Catholic culture

About two weeks ago, my family parked in a small town in Iowa. We chose this town because the church is within walking distance...

Prevailing Against the Gates of Hell

In reference to my ‘snakes in paradise’, it turns out that the presence of said snake was prophesied, of sorts, by our own Paula...

Sacred Heart and Choosing Wisely

Today, the vigil of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, is the World Day of Prayer for Priests, instituted by Pope Saint John Paul...

Virtue, Vice and Everything Nice? Blessed Dina Belanger

Father Callam’s take on Christ’s declaration that it is what comes from within a man making him unclean, all those unbridled and disordered passions...

Pope Francis on Liturgy

If you have a few moments, read and ponder the Holy Father's recent address on matters liturgical. Nothing absolutely new, but the trend of...

Divine Mercy Catholic School Employment Opportunity

Divine Mercy Catholic School Creating an engaging, nurturing learning environment where students can reach their full potential; growing in body, mind and spirit. 30 Douglas Street, Saint...

Crucifixion

Our March artist, Michael D. O’Brien, was born in Ottawa in 1948 and is internationally renowned as the author of twenty books, notably the novel...

Life is a battlefield

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Martin Luther King Jr. In his recent homily, Pope Francis...