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...
The Power of the Rosary
Today is the memorial of the Holy Rosary, a feast instituted by Pope Saint Pius V in commemoration of the Christian naval fleet in...
All the Myriads Upon Myriads of Saints
A blessed solemnity of All Saints to all our readers, a feast that goes back to its official institution by Pope Gregory III (731...
Modifying the Our Father: Tempting Indeed
As we approach the end of this calendar year, we should give thanks to God for all the blessings He has sent, for the...
Dr. Hawking’s Pi
Today is Pi Day, the third month and 14th day, signifying of course 3.14, the first digits in the ratio of a circle's circumference...
Placating Tyrants and Playing Catch up with the Culture of Death
From Justin Trudeauâs eyebrow apparently falling off during a press scrum (apparently it may have been an optical illusion), to his tiff with President...
Fathers, Presidents and History
Today is the memorial of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1190 â 1153), named after the âclear valleyâ in which he helped establish a Cistercian...
Synods, Speech and Synagogue
The Synod on Youth has closed, after approving the final document in accord with the new rules on Episcopal Synods promulgated by Pope Francis...
Snakes in Paradise
Did a snake really wash - or swim - ashore in Ireland â a land that, according to pious tradition, has been without the slithering...
Easter, Apocalypse and Other Green Thoughts of Hope
A blessed and joyous Easter Octave to all our readers, and I hope everyone is enjoying this week of Sundays, indeed, week of Easter...
