Francis Campbell: If it’s false or fake don’t call it news
Charles Lewis: A prayer for Francis the panhandler
For a number of years there was a panhandler standing outside St. Michael’s Cathedral in downtown Toronto. His name was Francis. I liked him quite a bit. Which should not be thought of as a given since there are some panhandlers who, over the years, have gotten on my nerves. I know it is not a Christian thing to say but there it is.
There’s a saying statisticians love to trot out when questioned on the value of their surveys. “You are what you measure.”
Luke Stocking: Radical times call for a radical family
When I first started thinking about what I would do for Lent this year, the last thing I imagined was a fast that would encompass 54 Fridays, running until Easter of next year.
Speaking out: YSN helped me grow in faith
This summer is a time of change in my life as I move from high school to university. It is also the end of my time as a Youth Speak News reporter. As I begin my new journey in life, it it a good time to reflect on what this past year has meant to me.
Charles Lewis: Don’t fear doubts on faith
Comment: Weinstein a symptom of an even uglier issue
Comment: Immigrants vital to growth of the Church in Canada
A celebration planned by the Canadian Goan Christian Group for St. Joseph’s parish in Mississauga on Oct. 14 will highlight the role that immigrants play in keeping the Church in Canada alive and vibrant.
Comment: Something good can come from nothing
Making something out of nothing. When somebody pulls that off, it tends to evoke wonder and admiration.
Can Christianity survive in its birthplace?
It is very difficult to make sense of the latest violence in the Middle East. And as we embark on another Advent season, it makes one wonder about the long-term viability of Christian communities in the Church’s birthplace in the Middle East, whether Palestine, Israel, Syria, Iraq or elsewhere in the region.