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
A blessed Second Sunday of Easter, or Sunday in the Octave of Easter or, now, Divine Mercy Sunday, proclaimed so by Pope (now Saint) John Paul II in the Jubilee year 2000, when Easter was also late in the calendar (it was the 30th of April but, from memory, the weather far warmer, at least[…]
(A few years ago, we published the following letter, which was sent to Catholic Insight in response to my brief posting on the letter of the Bishops of Atlantic Canada, in their own tragically inadequate response to the sacraments and the suicide-euthanasia law, euphemistically termed ‘medical assistance in dying’. Ms. Ackford back then kindly agreed[…]
Very often we hear it said that when tackling thorny questions, two heads are better than one. As for considering the many facets of relativism, it might be difficult to find two heads better equipped for the job than those atop the torsos of Messieurs Francis J. Beckwith and Gregory Koukl. Beckwith is an author,[…]
They who hear the song love the singer Music promising light from darkness Peace and life ever lasting Glory making fathers and mothers proud Song eternal carried by the wind Lilting delightful serenade of creation. Nature sways to sweetest melody Seas churn with[…]
A blessed and joyous Easter to all our readers, and may the grace of the Risen Christ fill your hearts with a faith, hope and charity that transcends the travails of this world, allowing us to see beyond the veil, as the Apostles did. As Christ promised us, ‘He has made all things new…’ Here[…]
Yet another female premier has been ousted from office after a single term. Is it too impolite, not to say politically incorrect, to ask why? Jason Kenney’s sweep to a majority in Alberta on April 16 is telling Canadians something important. With the rejection of Premier Rachel Notley, Albertans have put faith in Kenney, giving[…]
Often, the simplest facts are the most important—and the most frequently unadverted to. Take the Last Supper, for instance. Obviously, the Apostles had to be present in order to participate in it. Wonderful as it was, it would have been of no benefit to Peter if he had decided not to attend. And yet, this[…]
(In the spirit of Holy Thursday, dedicated to the priesthood, what follows is an article on the late, great Father William Lloyd Ryan, written five years ago, by Eric Mason, now Father Eric Mason, ordained sometime after this was published. Father Ryan maintained his unfailing and rock-solid fidelity to priesthood and all that meant in[…]
Christ became obedient for us unto death, even death on a Cross. (Gospel Acclamation). ⧾ Palm Sunday begins our observance of Holy Week, the Week of Salvation. The reading of the Lord’s Passion marks the beginning of our observances of the great mysteries of our faith and life. We have been preparing for this week[…]
Last year on Palm Sunday we heard the passion from Saint Mark’s Gospel, and next year it will be from Saint Matthew. Each is different in detail from the other, and that holds for this year too, as we listen to Saint Luke’s account. Typically, Luke emphasizes the compassion of Jesus as when he prayed[…]
