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
From the time of Muhammad on, Islam has conquered lands by force of arms. The great warrior Charles Martel stopped the Muslim invasion of France in the 8th century. His grandson, Charlemagne, having gained his own reputation as a fighter, was able to hold off invasions of Muslims from the south and Vikings from the[…]
Saints Processus and Martinian (+67) were Praetorian Guards – the elite of the Roman legionaries – who were tasked with keeping watch over Saints Peter and Paul in prison. When the Apostles’ prayers caused a miraculous spring to flow, the guards were converted and baptized. Since Christianity was proscribed during the reign of Nero –[…]
The cinematic roles of Val Kilmer – who died April 1st, 2025 at the age of 65 after a long cinematic career – did far more than exhibit an actor’s versatility; they disclosed a profound spiritual restlessness, a yearning for permanence amid the ephemeral illusions of fame. Regardless of the movie, the characters he portrayed[…]
Recently, Catholic Insight posted a thoughtful note from Carl Sundell on the essential questions we should be prepared to answer about our faith. This list of questions was likely meant to inspire readers to find and research their own answers to these questions. There are over 2,000 years of resources one could sift through in[…]
(Mark Carney’s choice of cabinet members is indicative – what is old is new again – not least reinstating radical environmental activist Stephen Guilbeault. Here, Scott Ventureyra, on the anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, paints a grim picture for Canada’s future, but with a glimmer of hope). Ed. Canada is no longer acting[…]
(From a Regina Coeli address of Pope Saint John Paul II, April 21st, 1996): Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1. In the liturgical season running from Easter to Pentecost, the Church is recollected in contemplation of the risen Christ. Thus she relives the primordial experience that lies at the basis of her existence. She feels imbued[…]
First, do what is necessary, then do what is possible, and before long you will find yourself doing the impossible. (Saint Catherine of Siena, +1380)
Yes, as a follow-up to our post the other day on the proposed change to Ireland’s constitution: Well, the Irish had enough sense in the referendum to reject the re-definition of marriage, motherhood and family, and, apparently, by a significant margin. I also just read that the Emmanuel Macron, after pushing for the ‘right to[…]
Saint Ita was an early Irish nun, Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad in Gaelic (+ ca. 480 – 577). Descended from royalty (the King of Fara was an ancestor), she was baptized not long after the missionary work of Saint Patrick had evangelized good old Erin’s Isle and was known for her steadfast virtue. I did[…]
On a note of hope as we approach the birth of Christ – in a world that seems so devoid of that powerful virtue – here is a fitting reflection by Peter Leithart, which helps us see providence somehow at work, even in the midst of profound and systemic evil. Christ exhorts us always to[…]
