Christian chaplains in palliative care tell of the beauty and dignity in the unhastened passing of a soul. There are family reconciliations, deep expressions of love, and, yes, conversions to Christ. These experiences cannot compare with the distressing, guilt-inducing taking of a life that is euthanasia....
Our Lenten reflections continue with today's steps that take us further along the path....
In 1992, Pope John Paul II authorized a new Catechism of the Catholic Church, a 700 page comprehensive explanation of the teachings of the Church. Since then , a smaller version for youth was published. This series will try to explain various teachings of the Catechism in a simple way that hopefully will be easily understood ....
In this six-part series, Kevin Burns selects a book for each week of Lent. Each book speaks to one of the great traditions within Catholic culture. Each book also shows how its author struggles to apply that tradition. Six different approaches to the same journey through the desert of Lent to the Easter promise of resurrection. This week Judith Valente explores the Benedictine path....
Aidan Prenovault was appointed a Cabinet Minister during the 95th Session of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba, which ran from December 26-31, 2016. He relates this experience back to his Jesuit education....
Wilderness. Stones. Mountains. The dust of the ground. Serpents and wild animals. . . These are rich images for us to ponder as we enter into our annual Lenten journey. They are relevant images for the mysteries of life....
In 1992, Pope John Paul II authorized a new Catechism of the Catholic Church, a 700 page comprehensive explanation of the teachings of the Church. Since then , a smaller version for youth was published. This series will try to explain various teachings of the Catechism in a simple way that hopefully will be easily understood ....
In this six-part series, Kevin Burns selects a book for each week of Lent. Each book speaks to one of the great traditions within Catholic culture. Six different approaches to the same journey through the desert of Lent to the Easter promise of resurrection. This week Thomas Merton experiences Lent as a Trappist....
On this Ash Wednesday we are asked that nagging question - what are we giving up for Lent?...
