Compassionate Killing: Lessons Learned From Nurses in the Nazi Era
We posted this documentary in the article on the barbarism of Bill C-7, but thought it important enough to stand on its own. Fascinating, if sombre and evocative,... Read more.
Martyrs’ Shrine Nostalgia
On a note of fond nostalgia, a former student has written a reflection of his time here, going on pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland. From his introduction:... Read more.
What does it take to become a saint? Will it. (Saint Thomas Aquinas, +1274)... Read more.
The great reason for this transfiguration was to remove the scandal of the cross from the hearts of his disciples, and to prevent the humiliation of his voluntary... Read more.
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities (François-Marie Arouet, or Voltaire, +1722)... Read more.
Let us look more closely at the hidden meaning of this parable. The sheep is more than a sheep, the shepherd more than a shepherd. They are examples enshrining holy... Read more.
Saint Henry Morse, Priest of the Plague
I stumbled on this absorbing short film on the life of the English martyr, Saint Henry Morse (+1645), who spent significant part of his secret missionary apostolate... Read more.
Clarification on ‘Peace’ and ‘Violence’
A local on-line magazine seems to have quoted me in a way that may be misconstrued: So for those of you in the local area, and even those further afield, here is... Read more.
Fare Thee Well, Cardinal Sarah!
Say in ain’t so! But it is – Robert Cardinal Sarah’s resignation as Head of the Congregation for Divine Worship has been accepted by the Holy Father,... Read more.
Leave me as I am. The one who gives me strength to endure the fire will also give me strength to stay quite still on the pyre, even without the precaution of your... Read more.