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
Today we are celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany. As we know, etymologically the word epiphany is derived from the Greek term epiphaneia, which means “manifestation”. Thus, in this feast Christ Child reveals himself to all people as represented by the “wise men from the East” who came to visit him. The Matthean account of[…]
(In Canada, and other locales, the Solemnity of the Epiphany is moved to the following Sunday, for ‘pastoral reasons’. But in the Church universal, the feast falls on January 6th, after the twelve days of Christmas. So a joyful one, to one and all. We will post more on Sunday, but for now, enjoy this[…]
This came to be fulfilled, as we know, from the time when the star beckoned the three wise men out of their distant country and led them to recognise and adore the King of heaven and earth. The obedience of the star calls us to imitate its humble service: to be servants, as best we[…]
What, pray tell, is going on? And why is no one reporting on it? The young and middle-aged are dying at increasing rates – excess deaths up to 30% – and the media, the medical establishment, and our political mandarins shrug. How complicit are they in all of this, and to whom are they kowtowing?[…]
Good Christians, now rejoice! The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with three ghosts is steeped in Christian references, symbolism, and themes often overlooked by casual readers and modern adaptations. Published in December of 1843, A Christmas Carol is one of the most well-known yuletide stories of modern times. Nearly 200 years after[…]
One of the earliest feasts we celebrate in this New Year of 2024 is that of the Name of Jesus, this most powerful Name. In itself, the Name of Jesus means God saves. We find this pivotal meaning present in the Angel Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary when he tells her: Do not be afraid, Mary, for[…]
“The Truth will make you free” (John 8:32): Introduction The difficulties and challenges facing young people living in present-day Canadian society are vast and their impact is disturbing. For instance, research indicates that 32% of children in Canada between the ages of 11 and 15 experience two or more symptoms of distress every week, such[…]
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians, 2:9-11)
With the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God today – or, in the usus antiquior, the Circumcision of Our Lord – the Octave of Christmas comes to a close, but the twelve days of Christmas continue to Epiphany, and the Christmas season continues to the Baptism of the Lord (next Monday), or, in the traditional[…]
Was Christ was a human person? That may seem an odd question, to which most of us might reply, of course He was! (or is that is)? But the correct response is that He was not. Counter-intuitive, perhaps, but, this is a central truth of our faith, without which there would be no real Incarnation. […]
