All Saints’ Day
By Anne Louise Mahoney, Managing Editor, Novalis … when there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, Alleluia! From the hymn “For All the Saints,”…
Category Anniversary
Remembering Saint Philip Neri
By Matthew Sottile, Editor Today we remember Saint Philip Neri, the Apostle of Rome, for all he did with the sick and the poor, and how such acts affect our day-to-day as Catholics. We’re asked to lend a helping hand,…
The Conversion of St. Paul
Matthew Sottile, Editor The Conversion of St. Paul; what to think of such a dramatic moment? Many are reminded of the theatrical representation captured best by the hands of Michelangelo- and no, I do not mean that Michelangelo. Instead, I’m…
Remembering St. John XXIII
By Anne Louise Mahoney, Editor It was October 1958. Pius XII had died after 19 years as Bishop of Rome. Canadian Catholics, like Catholics around the world, were anxiously waiting to hear who their new pope would be. The conclave,…
Remembering Henri Nouwen on his 20th Anniversary
By Joseph Sinasac, Publishing Director Henri Nouwen devotees everywhere will recall this day 20 years ago: It was when we heard the news that this spiritual thinker par excellence had died. I remember it clearly myself. I was at a…
The 10th Anniversary of the Death of JP II
What I remember most were the crowds. They were so polite and well-behaved. Despite the fact that they were hungry, and exhausted from standing in miles-long lines, having travelled hundreds of miles, they remained smiling and courteous. I’m talking about…