Domini-Canes
Today is the feast of Saint Dominic, who died on the sixth of August, 1221, having founded one of the great and glorious religious...
Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr
A blessed memorial of Pope Saint Sixtus II and Companion Martyrs, who were beheaded along with six of his deacons in witness to the...
The Cure of Ars: A Model for Priests
On this day, August 4th, in 1859, the world witnessed the passing into eternity of a most remarkable man, a simple country priest, who...
Of Irenicism and Arachnids
I have been asked by a reader to comment on two recent Ottawa-related themes:
The first is our Prime Minister's participation in the rites and...
Bach’s Musical Offering
Today marks the 267th anniversary of the death of Johann Sebastian Bach, who passed into eternity this day in 1750, after a rather barbaric...
Saint James and the Reconquista
Before we leave Saint James the Greater and polygamy behind for now, two further factoids that came across my attention: It seems the Mormons...
Security, Saintliness and Serious Polygamy
I joked of 'fortress U.S.A.' in a text message as my travelling companion and I drove through the desolate countryside south of Winnipeg. On...
Of Conscience and Rights
Yesterday, Dr. Sephora Tang, a young psychiatrist plying her trade in Ottawa, whom I happen to know, was on the CBC's Ontario Today defending...
Forest Fires’ Footprint
I write driving (as a passenger, not to worry) through the majestic scenery of the Canadian Rockies, the views surreally obscured by the smoke...
Camillus’ Revolution
Today marks the 228th anniversary of the official beginning of the French Revolution, back in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille prison. Much...
