Category History

IN REMEMBRANCE

Wars not only destroy human lives; they destroy homes and heritages, they ravage fields, trees, lakes and soil. But the life that God bequeathed to all creation is stronger than death. And so it was that, the chalky, bomb-pummelled, soil…

REMEMBRANCE DAY

My parents were children during the Second World War, and their memories of that time were lasting ones. They recalled doing paper and scrap drives with their pals, wearing underwear that had buttons instead of elastic, and the incredible gift…

REMEMBRANCE DAY

I have never been a soldier, nor have I ever been to war. The closest I have come personally to warfare is having an uncle in the navy during the Korean War. He rarely talked about it during his lifetime.…

All Souls’ Day

By Joseph Sinasac, Publishing Director November is a gray, sombre month, perfect for remembering and venerating the dead. This practice has its variations in cultures around the world and goes back centuries. While it has waned in traditionally Christian countries,…