The Duke Dies, Troy Falls
Marion Morrison died on this day in 1979 - no, not Marilyn Manson, who is a whole different story - a few years after...
Advice To Ponder from Father Nix
There are different views of the evolving situation before us, but here is some food for thought from one perspective from Father Nix, who...
Peter and Marcellinus, Hidden, Yet Known
Not much is known of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, except that they were martyrs, likely put to death by beheading at the 12th milestone...
Mater Ecclesiae and the Entrance into ‘Ordinary Time’
We celebrate today the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, as mentioned, made official by Pope Paul VI in 1964. During the Council, there...
Catholic Education, Whither Art Thou?
The Catholic School Board of Waterloo was going to fly a flag in solidarity - so to speak - with 'Pride Month'. The emblem...
Rise and Fall: Everest and Constantinople
May 29th is the anniversary of two world changing events: The first was the reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the top of the...
Benedict, John Paul II and Freedom
Pope Emeritus Benedict wrote a brief reflection on the hundredth anniversary of Pope John Paul II's birth, which is well worth a read, as...
Dealing Babies, Courting Death
As Thomas More and Pope John Paul II both say, all suffering is a form of punishment, but one that is - and should...
Cardinal Sarah Says it Like it Is
Here is the conclusion of some remarks Robert Cardinal Sarah recently made, in light of the Church and society's response to the pandemic, words...
Anne Bolyen’s Apparent Demise. But ’tis Really So?
Anne Boleyn lost her head on this fine spring day in May, 1536, put to death by the decree of her own quasi-husband, Henry...
