L.A.’s Inferno and Metanoia
As we pray for those affected by the Los Angeles fires - still burning and uncontained as I write - the significance of this...
Justin Trudeau and the Long, Long….Long Goodbye
Napoleon once quipped that if you want to discover a man's character, don't make him suffer; rather, give him power. By their fruits ye...
Petit Brother André Bessette: The Miracle Worker of Montreal
On January 7th here in Canada we honour one of our most beloved homegrown saints, André Bessette (1845-1937), a humble lay-brother who went on...
The Epiphany to Wise Men
A blessed and joyous Epiphany to all our readers, this twelfth day of Christmas, in theory, on January 6th, even if in Canada the...
Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton: The First American-Born Saint
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774 - 1821) signifies what America once was and, by the grace of God, may yet be again. A rich...
The Holy Name of Jesus
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every...
The Cappadocians and the Last Days
Today's fourth-century saints, Saints Basil of Caesarea (+379) and Gregory of Nazianzen (+389), comprise, together with Basil's brother Gregory of Nyssa (+395), the trio...
Saint Sylvester, the Last Saint of the Year and Praising God
On this last day of the calendar year, we celebrate in muted tones the mysterious and shadowy Pope Saint Sylvester I, who reigned from...
Of Mascots, Saints and Pilgrims
Why do we need a Jubilee mascot? When I think of a mascot, what comes to mind is someone dressed up in an animal...
Saint John, the Apostle of the Logos
On this third day of Christmas, we not only get three french hens, but, far better, we get to celebrate the beloved Apostle, Saint...
