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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…