The new altar at Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa speaks of the sacrifice of Christ, as all altars do, as well as Christ as the light of the nations.
Read MoreThe only logic that holds the CPSO decision together is that freedom of religion and freedom of conscience are relatively unimportant in a “free and democratic society.”
Read MoreThe lightning-speed fall of Patrick Brown has no particular lessons for similar cases, but it does raise questions about how to deal with allegations of sexual misconduct.
Read MoreInstead of challenging the couple to purify their disposition and get married properly, Pope Francis put the onus on himself. If he did not give in, they might not marry at all.
Read MoreEconomic impoverishment, state murders, unconstitutional abolition of liberty, and catastrophic human misery. None of it is a surprise in a communist country. The surprise is that is still happening in 2018.
Read MoreAs Pope Francis draws near to his fifth anniversary, the restoration of Salus Popoli Romani is a suitable commemoration of his tender Marian devotion — and his trustworthy advice to put the devil to flight.
Read MoreTo the tens of thousands of people that Patrick Brown brought into the political process, only to betray them as soon as he thought advantageous, he taught them that his first rule of politics was to use and exploit others.
Read MoreHow can the government tell faith-based groups that their beliefs are not part of their 'core mandate'? What — literally in God’s name — is the point otherwise?
Read MoreIn the Bishop Barros affair, Chile’s bishops opposed Pope Francis’ decision in 2015 in private, and would not support him in 2018 in public.
Read MoreHow could the investigation have been conducted with such haste that the contradictions inevitable in the story of an 11-year-old telling a fib, went uncovered by police, let alone the media?
Read MoreThe everyday battle of the Christian disciple is within our hearts. Some pieces of our hearts, corrupted by the world, must be destroyed so that, purified in the fire of the Holy Spirit, we may be free to choose God.
Read MoreThe future of Catholicism in Canada depends upon the fidelity of immigrants from Asia. If our presence does not make this land more holy, what it is the point of our being here?
Read MoreWhat the government is demanding of summer employers is coerced speech, using its power to force assent to a political position.
Read MoreIn an age when the Church is emphasising anew the priority of missionary discipleship, the relic pilgrimage of St Francis Xavier gives us a sharp challenge to renew our missionary zeal.
Read MoreThe relic pilgrimage of St. Francis Xavier's arm across Canada is proving to be the largest Catholic event of the year in the places it has visited.
Read MoreThe visit of St. Francis Xavier’s relic shows that tradition is more attractive to young people than innovations, and that immigrants are making our country more religious, not less.
Read MoreFriendship with Christ is the reason for mission. Friendship with fellow disciples makes that mission possible.
Read MoreThe relic of St. Francis Xavier is making a Canada-wide visit this month, reminding us that the great missionary mandate to the nations is never exhausted.
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