Church on the Street: Restaurant served big plate of humanity
When I started out on the Church on the Street, I gave little thought to some of the logistics of such a ministry apart from determining that it would be 8 p.m. onwards every Thursday evening.
God's word on Sunday: What matters is what’s in the heart
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 6 (Year B) Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17
Mary Marrocco: We’re called to pour out the spirit of our lives
It’s normal to return anger with anger, bitterness with bitterness, cunning with cunning.
Bishops’ actions a blow to reconciliation efforts
When we arrived here, we took their land. Then we took their children. In 2018, we’re taking away the hope of sincere reconciliation.
- By Joe Gunn
Bob Brehl: Cringeworthy court decision over clerical sex abuse
Last week’s record financial award to a man abused by a monstrous priest 50 years ago is cringeworthy on many levels.
- By Robert Brehl
Peter Stockland: How long do we wait to face cold reality?
Our small English-language parish in a borough of Montreal is hardly a hot bed of serious surprises. Recently, though, we received some rather hard news.
Henry Dormer’s short life left long-lasting impression in London
London Ontario’s only candidate for sainthood, Henry Edward Dormer (1844-66) was a 21-year-old British Army ensign who only lived in London for a grand total of 220 days — the last seven months of his life — but left an indelible impression that still inspires his adopted townspeople a century and a half later.
Charles Lewis: It’s vital to be informed on Catholic issues
We were all lined up at our desks, blank forms at the ready an plenty of pens for St. Michael’s parishioners to use.
A gut feeling about the Good Samaritan
Everyone in the group knew the greatest commandment. Love God, love your neighbour. Simple to say. Hard to do.
God's word on Sunday: We can always count on Good Shepherd
Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 22 (Year B) Acts 4:7-12; Psalm 118; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18