We live in a world of information overload. Data flies at us from every direction at an exponential rate. At Christmas dinner, when Uncle You-Know-Who makes a statement, Auntie I-Have-a-Smart-Phone can correct his mistakes with confidence and launch a quick…
Pope Leo XiV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, drew headlines and news coverage from around the world for its incisive critique of artificial intelligence and the sometimes toxic social environment that gave it birth. Less noticed, however, was that this reflection…
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, also known as doubting Thomas. I certainly identify with him in my struggles to understand our faith. How can I believe in a resurrection when my biology tells me that…
Canada Day – a birthday party for our nation. It seems like this has been a more patriotic year than most, but only because of threats. The “elbows up” response to the rhetoric coming from south of the longest undefended…
“Compare and contrast.…” Recalling essay assignments and exam questions from our student days, we might remember these words. The process of comparing and contrasting two different persons, events or circumstances invited us to think, to reflect and often to draw…
Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the gift of fathers and father figures in our lives. We take time to honour the men in our lives who have contributed to our sense of self as we continue…
As a convert to Catholicism, I first found the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus off-putting. It felt grisly and even tacky. It took years for this devotion to become beloved. My curiosity led me to explore the origins…
Summer is a time for relaxing, recharging and rediscovering activities we enjoy. Adding some great Canadian reads to the equation makes this season even more welcome! Here are some books to pack in your suitcase, drop into your backpack or…
Many years ago, I listened to academic paper on the Trinity. The presenter was clearly brilliant but I’m pretty sure I only grasped about 2% of what he was saying. As he discussed the relation of the Father to the…
The feast of Pentecost we celebrate today is the Christian remembrance of when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples, emboldening them to proclaim the Gospel and marking the beginning of the Church’s mission in the world. Pentecost is much…