Recently, I discovered a clip from the television show, E.R. It showed a man facing the end of life with the burden of a perceived sin causing him great anxiety. He shares his distress with a so called spiritual councilor who cannot respond to his need for absolution, He states at […]

I have received the text of the conference given by Msgr. Mariano Fazio, rector of the Pontifcal University of the Holy Cross in Rome, at the seminar organised by the Cercle Sacerdotale de Montreal, November 6th 2007.  Here is my own unofficial translation of his opening paragraph to give you a taste of what his conference was all about:
To […]

Welcome to all those attending the Faith Enrichment evenings being held at St. Mary parish in Greenfield Park, as well as all those who can’t make it but want to follow the evenings “at a distance” over the Internet. You can find copies of the Powerpoint slides, as well as audio files for the […]

At one time there was absolutely no evil in the world; neither moral nor physical. Man had perfect dominion over every one of his steps. The Catechism says that God had raised man to take part in his divine life (CCC 384): and from that elevation there flowed a happiness and a peace […]

Pro-lifers (including myself obviously) often ask “what’s the difference between killing a baby when it’s in the womb and killing it when it isn’t?”.
The Onion has the answer. Of course, the article is a satire. But the truth is that many people do see the in-womb fetus as some sort of sub-human, alien life form […]

Loneliness from a hopeful and Christian perspective.

Hope does not disappoint; in fact, it is the key to opening the impossible in our life!

Life is a most precious gift from God, that no one else can give.

Living persecution may also give us the opportunity to witness to others about the love Christ has for us all.

Freedom is a gift and power given to us from God. Here is a situation that demonstrates it.