While traveling across Canada by rail, some reflections on July 20th, a day of significant anniversaries: in Canada, the U.S., and Rome.
Read MoreBut Hogan was his own source of energy, uniquely able to connect with mass audiences
Read MoreThe route is a testament to Sir John A. Macdonald's perseverance
Read MoreIs life in this world a random product of meaningless non-causes? Or is it guided by divine Providence?
Read MoreNo project was ever as important as the CPR was to the nation. It made the nation
Read MoreIt’s possible to imagine a Calgary festival without the agricultural element and the animals, but it wouldn’t be the Stampede
Read MoreThe Spirit moves over the aboriginal waters, and man participates in that continuing creative work. Would that our stewardship had saved lives in the Texas floods.
Read MoreForty years ago, 40 per cent of the world's population tuned in to watch a charity rock extravaganza
Read MoreThe Holy Father’s use of the optional Mass during Ordinary Time should spur priests worldwide to do the same.
Read MoreDespite what desires remain in Rome for full communion, it is a complete impossibility when the two most important Orthodox patriarchates are not in communion with each other.
Read MoreFrench-Canadien Catholics backed British forces to defend Quebec City from an invading American army
Read MoreA new Pope, a revived tradition, and nine American archbishops in Rome mark this year’s solemnity.
Read MoreWar is not a purely chronological exercise. It can always come to a quick end if one side surrenders
Read MoreThe pope’s name is Leo, it’s a jubilee year, and the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was observed this week. It must be time to re-read Annum Sacrum.
Read MoreAround 100 faith leaders got together this week to discuss the roots of Jew-hatred and how to put a stop to it
Read MoreCatholics belong to a communion of Christian disciples, and the challenge is to be agreeable even when disagreement is necessary.
Read MoreThe week’s liturgical calendar features saints who died defying unjust rulers — and feasts that point to the deeper source of true freedom.
Read MoreThe proper response to incomplete truths — or even falsehoods — about Canada's past is more open discussion
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