The Mustard Seed: Graduation ends a journey of pure joy
Graduating from high school or university can be a poignant moment in life’s journey. It typically marks a transition from one lifestyle to another.
- By Glen Argan
Comment: Learning to listen is key to building bridges
A shooting at a Boston area abortion clinic brought six women together for a talk. Three were pro-life movement leaders and three were high-profile pro-choice activists.
- By John Milloy
Editorial: Luther's lesson
When an obscure monk named Martin Luther tacked a list of declarations onto the door of a German cathedral on Oct. 31, 1517, no one imagined his musings were about to break up the Catholic Church. All Luther wanted when penning his 95 theses was to start a conversation. In his view, the Church had lost its way.
Editorial: Let the migrant workers from the Caribbean stay
Prior to the September hurricanes that devastated the Caribbean, Dominica was barely a blip on the radar of public consciousness.
Comment: Canada will be a full service death industry if we euthanize the mentally ill
During the summer I decided to take a break from speaking about euthanasia. There were several reasons. First, it was getting more and more difficult to find groups that were interested in hearing the anti-euthanasia message. Then when something was arranged only a handful of people would show up.
Comment: Weinstein a symptom of an even uglier issue
The exposure of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sordid sexual predator secret is ripping the mask off the sinister nature of our supposed surprise as well.
Comment: Francis opens the door to ‘cafeteria’ Catholics
To call someone “more Catholic than the Pope” used to be a joking reference to conservative Catholics, but these days there truly are some people who think they are more Catholic than Pope Francis.
Comment: Our environmental abuse puts us on a road to ruin
The August and September hurricanes of Harvey, Irma and Jose drowned out two fleeting news items that should keep us awake at night with anguish about how we’re treating our planet.
Amid violence streets still have their moments of grace
There are few, if any, parishes in Toronto that had three shooting deaths in the first month of the year and followed them up with two more in the next few months. Add to this an epidemic of drug overdoses and a picture of lawlessness could emerge.
Faith in civil discourse waxes, then wanes
When this column cited a vicious smear campaign against Fr. James Martin, it was expected that some people would disagree with his call to build a bridge of dialogue between the Church and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. It was also expected some would agree with his call for civil discourse. Naturally, both things occurred.
- By Robert Brehl
Editorial: Canadian bishops are wise to take their time
Despite several invitations and considerable speculation, a papal visit to Canada seems no closer today than it was 2 1/2 years ago when the topic first surfaced.