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
Philosopher Michael Ruse departed this world on November 1, 2024, at the age of 84. And although I had never met Michael, it is with sadness that I reflect on his passing. I had briefly corresponded with him a few years ago. I knew by listening to him in debates, interviews, and lectures over the[…]
(We are soon approaching the feast of Saint Albert the Great, Dominican, teacher of Saint Thomas, and patron saint of scientists on the 15th of this month. As a prelude, here is a reflection from contributor Carl Sundell on Albert’s Franciscan predecessor, Roger Bacon) Ed. Roger Bacon was a contemporary of the great theologian Thomas[…]
BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Hall Wednesday, 7 July 2010 John Duns Scotus Dear Brothers and Sisters, This morning, after several Catecheses on various great theologians, I would like to present to you another important figure in the history of theology. He is Blessed John Duns Scotus, who lived at the end of[…]
Well, the polls are in, and so is Donald Trump, for a second term as president of the United States of America. Trump may not be Cyrus the Great redivivus, a pagan king who helped the ancient Israelites rebuild their Temple and their way of life. Put not your trust in the arm of man.[…]
“…a new vision that overturns established practices.” – Synod on Synodality The words above may well come back to haunt the Church. This past week in Rome the Vatican concluded years of gatherings by bishops, clergy and laity initiated by Pope Francis. The hierarchy within the Catholic Church calls it a ‘process’ – more specifically[…]
Fr. Richard Rohr’s The Universal Christ is a popular spiritual book today. This New York Times Bestseller is rated highly in Amazon’s Religious Ethics category and has 4.7/5 stars from over five thousand global reviewers on Amazon.ca. Bono and Melinda Gates have praised the book, and it can be found on the shelves of many[…]
The signature work of the most iconic Christian writer of the 20th century, C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity is a powerful weapon in the arsenal of any intentional apologist. Few who read it are not touched in some way through its compelling approach. Personally speaking, Lewis’ work is refreshing, an exercise in depth of thought,[…]
“What is truth?” said jesting Pilate, and would not wait for an answer. There are those who do not want to hear the truth. Such people may seem to be congenital liars who can barely stand to be in the presence of truth-tellers. The liars regard the truth-tellers as fools who can be easily duped[…]
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, compiled and edited by Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, On the Demonic, Emmaus Road Publishing, 2024. In his book Those Mysterious Priests published in 1974, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen desired to write an entire book on the Demonic. It was a theme he frequently dealt with, though often not in great detail in[…]
(From our archives, for this Thanksgiving Sunday) On this mountain the Lord of Hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food (Is 25:6). Throughout our nation in what we can claim as a truly North American tradition, Canadians are observing Thanksgiving Day. In the observance of what is essentially a harvest festival, we[…]
