Easter Joy
Every year I have the privilege of being a lector at the Easter Vigil. It is the highlight of my liturgical year, to be sure, and the solemn warmth of the candlelight that slowly fills the church at the beginning…
Month March 2013
RRSP’s for Catholics: Ethical Investing
The RRSP deadline for 2012 came and went this past March 1st, and Catholics need retirement plans just like everyone else. But how does one choose an investment plan that reinforces our Catholic values, morals and ethics? It’s easy enough…
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Reflection
The hosannas that ring out on Palm Sunday should echo throughout Holy Week. Today, we understand hosanna as a word bound up with Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem; it is a term of praise and adoration, fitting for the celebration…
A Brief History of the Previous Papal Resignation
Our Inventory Administrator Thomas Morrison wrote this excellent background piece on the history of resignation in the papacy. Even though our new pope has been elected, we didn’t want to pass up on posting a brief exploration of this fascinating…
Pope Francis and the Call to Tenderness
Novalis’ Publisher Joseph Sinasac recently invited Sabrina Di Matteo, Director of Campus Ministry, Centre étudiant Benoît-Lacroix and President of Communications et Société (a partner of ARCCC), to share her personal experience of today’s installation Mass. ROME – The silence is…
Slow Philosophy and Prayer
We live in a fast-paced world. With computers, fast food, 24-hour news channels, social media, and instant messaging we can feel antsy when we need to sit down and concentrate on anything for longer than 10 minutes. The Slow Movement encompasses…
Our New Pope!
We are living in what is to be one of the most historic moments in papal history. First, we witnessed the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, leaving many of us wondering if the nature of the papacy will be forever…
Lent Check-Up
Over the years I’ve heard of people giving up a variety of things for Lent. People have attempted to forgo chocolate, Facebook, drinking, drying their hair and bad language, among many other things. Now that the 40 days of Lent…
All About Papal Conclaves
In a matter of days cardinals will enter the famous Sistine Chapel to once again elect a new pope. Curious about the timeless rituals and customs of papal conclaves, we sat down with our associate publisher Glenn Byer to learn…