Wrestling with God: Finding God in the Midst of Tragedy
The news of the bombing of the Boston Marathon is both horrifying and shocking. What was to be a day of great joy and elation, quickly became a day of […]
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Spring Craft: The Lost Sheep Stick Puppets
Here in Toronto, the nice weather seem to be approaching ever-so-slowly. Until the weather gets and stays warmer, some creativity is needed to entertain the kids indoors. Maxine Levine and […]
Living with Christ Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of Blessed John XXIII
In 2012, Novalis offered its Living with Christ subscribers an opportunity to embark on a pilgrimage to Italy to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II. The pilgrimage followed the […]
On Sacrifice, Spirituality and Silver Linings
The following excerpt comes from Stephen Scharper’s newest book For Earth’s Sake: Toward a Compassionate Ecology available from Novalis. As we enter another spring season and celebrate the joy of the Resurrection, […]
Welcoming and Supporting the Newly Initiated
The heady days of the Easter season are particularly significant for people newly initiated into the Church. It can be tempting both for RCIA participants and team members, as well […]
April Prayer Intentions
The following are the prayer intentions for the month of April as suggested by the Canadian Ordo. Let us remember these intercessions as we journey through the month of April. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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