The Rise – and Fall? – of the Nones
He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters. “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he passes through waterless... Read more.
Saints Hilary and Cassian
A brief mention of two saints, both of whose commemorations fall on February 29th – the day of their deaths. Hence, on non-leap years they are moved to today,... Read more.
Benedict’s Legacy
(This was posted four years ago, but the few thoughts therein still seem relevant…) It was six years ago today that Pope Emeritus Benedict’s resignation... Read more.
A Sombre Anniversary
As we commemorate this day, February 24th, the official beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, we should all be praying for some sort a peaceful resolution, not least... Read more.
Saint Joseph’s Catholic – But is his High School?
At what point do we here in Ontario stop calling Catholic schools, Catholic? A name, says the Catechism, expresses a person’s essence. And what applies to... Read more.
A New Archbishop for Toronto
Pope Francis has appointed a new archbishop for Toronto, Auxiliary Bishop Frank Leo, after accepting the resignation of Thomas Cardinal Collins (Bishops are required... Read more.
Benedict XV’s War and Peace
There is a fin de siècle feel in the air, akin to what people must have felt in 1914 on eve of the Great War – which was meant to end all wars. As Europe descended... Read more.
Salvifici Doloris: Hope and Joy in Suffering
On the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, back in 1984, Pope Saint John Paul II promulgated an Apostolic Letter on the mystery of human suffering, Salvifici Doloris... Read more.
Invoking/Revoking Canon 87
Against the restrictions of Traditionis Custodes and its accompanying draconian dubia, traditionally-minded bishops (would that adjective were superfluous!) always... Read more.
Transhumanist Beatitude
When you stop believing in heaven, you’re going to make one up, and the fake version always ends up some sort of hell, albeit a subtle and insidious one. We... Read more.