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 British agnostic philosopher Bertrand Russell said he could not believe in Satan because the very notion of a devil was not even probable, and therefore not worth consideration. One has to wonder whether by this reasoning, if Einstein had regarded relativity as improbable (which it certainly was) rather than possible, relativity would ever have[…]
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them…” So quoted Malvolio in Shakespseare’s Twelfth Night (albeit as he read from a letter written by Maria, so, ironically, the great lines on greatness were not even his). History, along with current events, which will comprise much of future history, is much-ado about[…]
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God (Mt 5:8) But I say to you every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart (Mt 5:28) In the matter of purity, there is no greater danger than not fearing the danger; when a man[…]
At Mass this morning at Martyrs’ Shrine (yes, I did go on the pilgrimage I mentioned) the priest reminded us that today is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Antoine Daniel, one of the five Jesuits put to death for the faith around the Midland area in the 1640’s. Nothing remains of the priest’s[…]
Following upon my brief remarks upon the charges laid against Cardinal Pell last week, a must-read is this insightful article by Julia Yost in First Things. One of the commentators remarks that this case is similar to that of Father Maciel, of the Legionaries, whom many defended, until the facts could only speak for themselves.[…]
Today is the feast of Saint Thomas, the Apostle, who gets a bit of a bad rap as ‘doubting’ Thomas, a term is that needs a bit of refining (and I see it often used in a rather ambiguous manner, even in erudite and orthodox circles): To ‘doubt’ in the theological sense requires that one[…]
History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes. – Mark Twain Si vis pacem, para bellum – If you want peace, prepare for war. This weekend marks the 83rd anniversary of the infamous “Night of the Long Knives” (sometimes referred to as Operation Hummingbird). Hitler has ascended to the position of Chancellor of Germany, and[…]
The Canadian Bishops, to their credit, have asked all Canadians to join in consecrating this fair land to Christ through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, His Mother and, as the prayer declares, the ‘Masterpiece’ of His creation. So on this beautiful Sunday morning, if you have not already done so, join with all of us[…]
A blessed and joyous Dominion-Canada Day to all, as we mark the 150th anniversary of the signing on of those first few provinces into what is now known as ‘Canada’. It seems I must correct myself on this momentous occasion of my adopted country’s sesquicentennial birthday: In my reflections on our vaunted Prime Minister marching[…]
I would like to offer a reflection on the link between postmodernism and the state of our nation, its ruling government and the 23rd Prime Minister. Today, July 1, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. Should we be proud to be Canadians? Canadians have many things to be proud of, including the[…]
