What Makes Good Liturgy?
Although the divinity of Christ, the mystery of the Trinity and the truth of the resurrection have caused serious debate in the life of the Church, no other issue is more contentious than liturgy. It seems that the way we…
Novalis Seeds of Faith
Pope Francis and the Environment
It’s been one long hot summer. The news has been full of brush fires and drought in the West, stifling temperatures in Central Canada and erratic temperatures in the East. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, climate change is very…
World Meeting of Families
“The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth and light of the world; it is the leaven of society.” — Pope Francis, October 27, 2013 Held every three years…
The Meaning of Faith
And you brought the umbrella? “Faith” is believing the impossible will happen. Everything is possible with God, who in Jesus has loved his children and called and sent us to be a sign of hope in the world. “Faith” is…
O’Connor’s Prayer to St. Raphael
The following is an excerpt from our recently published book Flannery O’Connor: Fiction Fired by Faith. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Order your copy today and be inspired by O’Connor’s faith and life. “In spite of…
Entrusting Ourselves to God’s Will
A number of years ago a friend of mine shared with me the Suscipe prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola. For those of you unfamiliar with the prayer, it goes as follows: Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my…
A Breath of Fresh Air
When Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Home) was published in May, many people were surprised. Popes aren’t scientists, after all. (Although Francis did study chemistry.) What business does he have commenting on global issues such…
Friday Favourites: A Year with Pope Francis
Pope Francis has captured the hearts of many for the past several years and continues to challenge us to live a faith more authentic and true to the gospel. He is known for his simplicity and humility, as well as…
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: A Saint for Our Time
When Saint John Paul II spoke to the young people attending World Youth Day in 2002 at Downsview Park, he noted this young Native American Saint as an example of humility and holiness for the many youth gathered that day.…
Have the Courage to Be Happy
Does it really take courage to be happy? Happiness is not easy laughter, it is not the victory of a team or winning the lottery, nor is it finding all the answers to one’s problems. For Christians, what is happiness?…