Many parishes blessed with an RCIA program will choose this weekend to hold the Rite of Acceptance, a significant moment in the faith journey of those discerning entry into the Catholic Church. This brief ritual sees inquirers in the RCIA…
The other day I told some friends of mine that I was against military intervention in Syria’s civil war. One friend sharply criticized my response and suggested that our inaction will lead to the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands,…
Over the past few days we’ve witnessed the destructive power of water as floods destroyed significant parts of Calgary and southern Alberta. Thousands of women and men have lost everything that they own and cherish. Their lives will be forever…
Here’s a craft for a rainy summer day from 37 Catholic Classroom Crafts by Nicole T. Woodard. What you will need a copy of the sunflower worksheet from pg 87 of 37 Catholic Classroom Crafts, or a drawing of a…
Something really wonderful is happening here, far beyond our small selves. So many people have been touched by their visits here, the beauty of the monastery and its setting. They find God here. We have people coming from all over…
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 I decided to go through the book Bible Arts &…
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 as for those watching from the pews, to view the…