Lent – An Opportunity
" . . . God often uses how humans perceive the physical world to impart something spiritual. He uses the seasons of the year to ingrain divine lessons. One such season is Lent."...
01
Mar
Since Pope Francis accepted Archbishop Prendergast’s resignation from the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall on having reached the age of retirement in December 2020, he has been serving in an interim role as Apostolic Administrator of Hearst-Moosonee, a diocese whose territory covers about one third of the landmass of the Province of Ontario. Though sparsely populated, it has a significant Indigenous presence: Cree in the Moosonee region and Ojibway in the Hearst region.
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15
Feb
Looking Back: The Relic of St. Francis Xavier in Canada
"For five weeks in Canada we have experienced hands reaching out in faith to touch the Major Relic of St. Francis Xavier, drawing people from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific. Many came for personal reasons, hoping for a miracle, hoping for encouragement"...
02
Feb
A New Altar
"From the earliest days of the Church, the altar has been at the centre of Christian acts of thanksgiving. Our altar reflects the incomparable beauty of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ, who offered the perfect sacrifice for our salvation on the Altar of the Cross. "...
21
Jan
The Governor General and People of Faith
Governor General Julie Payette is said to reflect the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada. How well is she doing? ...
07
Jan
The Ontario Bubble Zone Law
"The Ontario legislature disenfranchised me and many citizens in late October 2017. We stand against the large number of abortions in our province. Society should provide viable alternatives to assist women (and men) distressed by unexpected pregnancies. Instead, the “bubble zone” law hides the problem."...
06
Jan
The Relic of St Francis Xavier Comes to Canada
In January 2018, the relic of St. Francis Xavier will be making a pilgrimage across Canada for a month. Here is the telling of how this came about....
09
Dec
The 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
"A few weeks ago, at Notre Dame Cathedral, Eastern Synod Lutheran Bishop Michael Pryse and I took part in a service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. We were joined by Catholics and Lutheran adherents and others from a variety of Christian denominations." ...