Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most unique of all Catholic dogmas, not only theologically and historically, but also socially and psychologically. The dogma’s wide-spread application reaches far beyond mere dry theological formulas as it affects the deepest human beliefs and sentiments. Since its theology encompasses the essence of[…]
Justin Trudeau has returned empty-handed from his trip to China, hoping to secure a free-trade deal, or at least talks leading to such a deal, or talks leading to talks, or…well, something. Poor Justin, with his ums and ahs interrupting his rather vague speeches, his smirky smile and boyish looks, makes not an imposing presence,[…]
A blessed and joyous solemnity of the Immaculate Conception to all Catholic Insight readers. Pope Blessed Pius IX, Pio Nono, proclaimed the doctrine of Our Lady’s perpetual sinlessness on this day in 1854, in the Apostolic Constitution Ineffabilis Deus. Four years later, the Virgin appeared a number of times to the young peasant girl, Bernadette[…]
