Our Lady of Sorrows
I came across a quote once that made a lasting impression in my mind, the author of which escapes me at the moment. It went something like this: the most compassionate person is one who is courageous enough to stay…
Novalis Seeds of Faith
Monday Motivation: Leaning on Mary for Support & Strength
By Anne Louise Mahoney When my sisters and I were teenagers, my mom gave each of us a card featuring this prayer: Mary, mother of Jesus, You always make a way where there is no way. Please help me now.…
Tuesday Thoughts: St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Because I belong to Him, this work is a way for me to live my love for Him…” Above all, we want the dying to feel wanted; we want them to know that there are people who love them, who…
The Meaning of Mercy
Mercy is not a theory, it is tangible. It is not just a nice word or a wish. It has a face, a history, a past, a present, a future and the unmistakable taste of eternity! Mercy walks the streets…
Abide in Me
“Abide in me.” This phrase sounds like an invitation, or a suggestion but it is almost an order. Above all, it is invitation to live an abundant life today, an invitation to prepare for the time when we join Christ…
Catholic Education Week
Ontario’s Catholic schools are both greenhouses for nurturing the faith and battlegrounds where all the problems of modern culture find a way to defy teachers and students. Despite all their challenges, for Catholics in this province they remain that pearl…
A Letter from the Publisher
I was recently in Calgary attending a launch for one of our newest titles, Small Things: Reflections on Faith and Hope. It was held at St. Mary’s University, one of Catholic Canada’s best-kept secrets. The author, university President Gerry Turcotte,…
Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)
Be gentle with and kind to each other. At the risk of sounding banal and reductive, I would argue this simple bit of advice is at the heart of what Pope Francis strives to tell us in his apostolic exhortation,…
Divine Mercy Sunday
Established by St. John Paul II, Divine Mercy Sunday celebrates the merciful love of God entering our world through the Easter mystery. The second Sunday of Easter was proclaimed Divine Mercy Sunday at the Canonization Mass of St. Faustina Kawalska.…
Experts in Humanity: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing
“Do you want to become an expert in humanity? Do you want to see yourself the way God sees you? Do you want to understand those who have hurt you? Do you need to forgive yourself and others?” Josephine Lombardi…