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March 21, 2019

Peter Stockland: A Gospel moment on the Green Line

Montreal subway line.

I’ve begun to call it the Gospel on the Green Line.

Published in Register Columnists
March 18, 2019

Imitate God by being merciful to others, Pope said

Pope Francis celebrates Mass March 8, 2019, in the chapel of his Vatican residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
VATICAN – The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
January 12, 2019

God's Word on Sunday: Baptism is a commitment to continue God’s work

The Baptism of Christ, 1773 by Nicolás Enríquez de Vargas

Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 13 (Year C) Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 104; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Published in Faith
November 14, 2018

Lies obstruct relationships, love, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis embraces a child as he arrives to lead the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 14.
VATICAN – Lying or being inauthentic is seriously wrong because it hinders or harms human relationships, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
October 13, 2018

God's word on Sunday: Real wisdom begins with open mind

The Judgement of Solomon, 1617, by Peter Paul Rubens

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 14 (Year B) Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
September 26, 2018

The Gospel preserves lives from mediocrity, selfishness, Pope says

Pope Francis blesses a baby as he arrives to lead the Sept. 26 general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
VATICAN – During times of freedom or persecution, the Gospel is needed to bring meaning, fullness and hope to life, Pope Francis said.
Published in International
September 20, 2018

Speaking out: Catholic studies worth the effort

Speaking out: Catholic studies worth the effort

Whenever someone asks me what I study in school, my heart always sinks a bit. 

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
September 17, 2018

Church on the street: Don’t be afraid to ‘put out into the deep’

Church on the street: Don’t be afraid to ‘put out into the deep’

In a remote fishing village, the people became accustomed to the pounding of the heavy seas which imperiled every boat leaving their harbour, but they never could become accustomed to the deaths. The deaths of fishermen caught in the grip of an uncompromising ocean in the dead of night. 

Published in Register Columnists
September 15, 2018

God's word on Sunday: The true voice of God will challenge us

Christ Crowned with Thorns, Caravaggio, ca.1604, Kunsthistorisches Museen, Vienna

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 16 (Year B) Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
September 8, 2018

God's word on Sunday: Giving in to fear can only lead to disaster

An angel touching Isaiah's lips with a coal, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1726-1729).

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 9 (Year B) Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
September 4, 2018

Christ responded to lies, divisiveness with silence, Pope says at Mass

Pope Francis listens to a question from reporter Anna Matranga of CBS News aboard his flight from Dublin to Rome Aug. 26. Matranga asked the pope about a statement made by Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the former apostolic nuncio to the United States, concerning Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick.
VATICAN – Jesus himself showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is to stay silent and pray, Pope Francis said Sept. 3 as he resumed his early morning Masses with invited guests.
Published in Reflections
August 16, 2018

"Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin, dies at 76 after battling health issues

Aretha Franklin performs at the Festival of Families with Pope Francis during the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia Sept. 26.
Aretha Franklin, a singer who began her career with gospel music and was later crowned the “Queen of Soul,” died Thursday (Aug. 16) after battling a range of health issues. She was 76.
Published in International
August 4, 2018

God's word on Sunday: Adversity is a test of faith

Moses and Aaron meet Pharaoh and Aaron turns his rod into a snake.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 5 (Year B) Exodus 16:2-4, 12-16, 31a; Psalm 78; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
July 16, 2018

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, announces Christ, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 15 at the Vatican.
VATICAN – All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
July 9, 2018

Francis Campbell: Priests on a mission to make missionaries

Francis Campbell: Priests on a mission to make missionaries

The Lord God called to the man and said, “Where are you?”

Published in Register Columnists
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