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
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was an English theologian, philosopher, and scientist who is credited with the discovery of oxygen and the invention of carbonated water. He published more than 150 works and became controversial both for his scientific positions and theological notions. A liberal in politics, his unpopular advocacy of the French Revolution resulted in his[…]
Did a snake really wash – or swim – ashore in Ireland – a land that, according to pious tradition, has been without the slithering serpents since the time of Saint Patrick in the fifth century – just days before the first abortions spilled the blood of innocents in this once Catholic nation, a sin crying[…]
As we move into this new year, we should make certain resolutions, and here’s one proposal: for all of us to strive for greater precision and clarity in what we read, understand and write. After all, words are sacred, for they are the pathway to the truth, which is why our Saviour described Himself as[…]
A BIBLICAL TEXT can become so familiar that we simply bypass statements that would ordinarily puzzle us. I’m thinking of an aspect of the Gospel of today’s feast, viz., John’s baptizing at the River Jordan. Although I have read this passage countless times, today something about it suddenly struck me as strange, as requiring comment.[…]
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. It is a feast that has a foot in each season. It is part of the Christmas Season, because Christ has not yet begun his public ministry, but it is also the First Sunday[…]
NEW SINGING OPPORTUNITY! Children ages 8 and up are invited to sing in a new youth choir at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Kingston, Ontario, beginning this month. The Cathedral Youth Singers is under the direction of dynamic and accomplished choral conductor Jeffrey Moellman. A wonderful opportunity to explore a rich tradition of music and learn[…]
I am still wondering about the case of Father John McCloskey, the popular – or once popular – Opus Dei priest, responsible for numerous famous conversions, including former abortionist Bernard Nathanson – now charged with ‘groping’ a woman during spiritual guidance sessions. She was apparently suffering from ‘depression’ and ‘marital problems’. Said woman has now[…]
I am more and more convinced that the scandals plaguing our Church and society, and the salvation of the world, depends far more upon individual, personal virtue than on any plan, committee, policies, safeguards, laws or procedures. Hence, we should stop and ponder what may seem like the lesser things, which often are not all[…]
A blessed and joyous Epiphany week to all our readers, in these last days of the Christmas season, leading up to the Baptism of the Lord and His public ministry. And on the public ministry of His current vicar, in a recent address to world leaders – technically, to the Diplomatic Corps accredited by the Holy[…]
People who are not governed by God will be ruled by tyrants. William Penn In the shadow of the Climate Change conference in Kadowice last month, it appears the Progressive world has decided that ‘subtlety’ in advancing their cause is no longer working for them. This is 2019, after all! And given that decades of[…]
