Joseph, the Very Type of the ‘Just Man’
“And her husband Joseph, being a just man…” How many times have we as Catholics heard these words of Scripture and experienced the meaning...
Saint Francis Xavier’s Missionary Wisdom
Francis Xavier was born on 7 April 1506, in the city of Javier, which in Basque language means “new house”, in the Kingdom of...
What King James Has to Say about the Lectionary
The current lectionary at Mass in Canada has been in use for nearly thirty years now; it was introduced in 1992. At that time...
Joseph, the Image of God the Father
In previous articles that I have written, I have noted the merits and demerits of certain ways of describing the fatherhood of Saint Joseph,...
Solemnity of Christ the King
‘For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth...
Is The Remedy A Remedy?
Introduction
A solution to the Covidian problem was eagerly awaited - and emerged in a legion of vaccines. Development of vaccines to coronaviruses has been...
Thirty Third Sunday, Humility and the End of Time
At that time Michael the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise (Dan. 12:1).
As we approach the end of the liturgical year...
Symbolism Over Substance
Jesus came to them and said: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of...
Joseph, Our Spiritual Father
In my last article which I wrote for Catholic Insight, I noted the significance of Saint Joseph’s title of Virginal Father and its merits...
Thirty Second Sunday: Giving Our All For God
Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For…she out of her...
