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
(Here is a reflection from contributor Scott Ventureyra on the accountability/amnesty debate over draconian Covid protocols, not least the vaxx mandates and lockdowns. This intrigues me, for I wonder who would ever hold the powers-that-be to account? Most of the sources of authority are still on their side, from courts, to judges, to police, military[…]
Beware that you are not led astray (Lk. 21:8). The sacred liturgy again today directs our attention to the eschaton, the teaching about the end time when Our Lord will bring to fulfillment the kingdom which He has established. This too is a dogma of the faith that we affirm in the recitation of the[…]
“Pray as much as you can for the dying. By your entreaties, obtain for them trust in My mercy, because they have most need of trust, and have it the least. Be assured that the grace of eternal salvation for certain souls in their final moments depends on your prayer.” (Diary, 1777) The Catholic Church[…]
Hilaire Belloc warned of Man’s re-descent into a ‘new paganism’ nearly a hundred years ago, in 1931, and thought the process already well advanced back then. But, then, like any insidious disease, it takes time to become fully manifest. As the saying goes, this new version of paganism – a virulent anti-Catholicism’ – is, and[…]
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” (Matthew 26:26) Sadly, we live in a broken world. We can see this brokenness everywhere: In our bodies, our hearts, our relationships, our environment and[…]
Now He is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to Him all of them are alive. (Lk. 20:38) ⧾ As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the Sacred Liturgy invites us to ponder what we call the four last things: death, judgment, Heaven and hell. These are realities that[…]
(I’ve always had this suspicion that traditional martial arts tend more towards ‘arts’ than ‘martial’. Their emphasis on complex katas and techniques, which display an impressive athleticism – good in itself – do not necessarily translate into actual, real-life fighting ability. As one sensei put it to me, moving towards a black-belt is about personal[…]
For the Son of Man has come to seek and save what was lost. (Lk. 19:10) ⧾ The conversion of Zacchaeus may be said to be a consequence of our Lord’s preaching. Last Sunday we heard the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee and given the sequence in the narrative, it is possible[…]
Introduction Sexuality is never a simple topic of conversation. Emotions, feelings, hurt… often rise to the surface too quickly for rational discussion. Too often we begin with these feelings to judge the Church’s teachings on sexuality. This has led to our indoctrination by society that our sexuality and our Catholicism do not mix. For many[…]
Recently I came across a show on YouTube called “Cuppa Joe,” which is a great show which centers around discussing topics in Josephology, the theological study of Saint Joseph.[1] This YouTube show, hosted by John David Lewis — who is also the author of the book Journey with Joseph,[2] — features various guests, including well-known[…]
