MOTHERHOOD – ONE OF GOD’S GREATEST GIFTS
Motherhood is one of God’s greatest gifts – for both the mother and the child. That it is a gift for the child is obvious. The child would have no life without its mother and would also lack the physical…
Novalis Seeds of Faith
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER – A MODEL FOR US ALL
By Anne Louise Mahoney, Managing Editor Like many boys of his generation, my dad was given the first name “Joseph,” but was called by his second name. He wasn’t a carpenter, but his father was – I have always smiled…
Remembering St. John the Baptist
By Jim Dunn, Novalis author of “CrossWord Christian” and blog contributor St John the Baptist whose birthday we celebrate this month on June 24th, allows me great memories and pause for reflection. A born and raised Quebecer, I have always…
Planting the Catholic Seed: A Reflection
By Jim Dunn, Novalis Author of “CrossWord Christian” and Blog Contributor A recent tweet by one of my favourite spiritual authors, Marianne Williamson, got me thinking about the need for ongoing evangelization. She says, “During times when we’re morally obligated…
On the New Apostolic Exhortation
By Glen Argan, Interim Editor of Living with Christ Pope Francis has repeatedly shown himself to be a pontiff who does not pontificate. Rather, he is the world’s and the Church’s smiling spiritual guide to difficult endeavours such as family…
Ash Wednesday: Promise, Hope, Pain & Forgiveness
By Matthew Sottile, Editor Ash Wednesday. How quickly Lent arrived; we spend today reflecting, trying to find balance between the sorrows and joys of the season. In doing so, it is important to examine our own souls, behavior and spirit.…
Shrove Tuesday: Don’t Forget to Feed Your Souls, too!
By Matthew Sottile, Editor What does Shrove Tuesday mean to you? Many families celebrate with copious amounts of fatty-foods, indulging in the joys of a shared meal. Laughter, happiness, conversation and prayer are on full-display as pancakes are drowned in…
A New Year, with Familiar Goals
By Matthew Sottile, Editor We here at Novalis hope you had a wonderful, spiritually enriching and joyous Christmas! As we continue into the New Year, we are reminded that we must reflect and spend times with ourselves, as well as…
An Advent Reflection
By Matthew Sottile, Editor The Advent season serves as a spiritual cleanse, with the main component always serving as a time for reflection and preparation for the coming of our Lord. At times, this can be difficult; as a society,…
All Souls’ Day
By Joseph Sinasac, Publishing Director November is a gray, sombre month, perfect for remembering and venerating the dead. This practice has its variations in cultures around the world and goes back centuries. While it has waned in traditionally Christian countries,…