Santo Subito!
In honour of tonight’s celebration of our recently published book John Paul II: A Saint for Canada, we share with you a brief excerpt from the introduction of the book. If you’re in the Toronto area this evening, join us at…
The Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
Today, Divine Mercy Sunday, has the distinction of witnessing the canonization of two modern icons of holiness in the Church — St. John Paul II and Saint John XXIII. The massive celebration in St. Peter’s Square in Rome is being…
Easter Blessings!
We think of Easter as a perennial event, as sure as the return of spring, the blooming of the daffodils. It is reassuring and comforting. Yet should it be? Should it be rather a shock, a jolt to our comfortable…
The Throne of the Cross
We received in our office the early shipment of Pope Francis’ newest book The Church of Mercy. We couldn’t help but share with you a passage that we thought was fitting for our commemoration of Jesus’ death on the cross today. Pope…
Pope Francis and the Washing of Feet
It’s remarkable how a simple gesture can provoke such controversy. Pope Francis caused quite the stir last year when he celebrated the Liturgy of Holy Thursday at a prison. While many lamented his departure from papal custom, more were puzzled…
Do Not Be Afraid of the Cross!
“Dear Young People: with Christ the heart never grows old! Do not be ashamed of his cross! On the contrary, embrace it because it is in giving ourselves to others that we have true joy.” –A Year with Pope Francis:…
Called to Question on Palm Sunday
It is a day that takes us from soaring joy to the depths of sorrow. Palm Sunday begins with chants of Hosanna as Jesus arrives in Jerusalem amid a triumphant crowd. Two thousand years on, we join with that throng…
The Cross as Royal Throne
Jesus enters Jerusalem, to die on the cross, and it is precisely here where his condition as king according to God shines. The cross becomes his royal throne. –A Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections from His Writings
April 2014: A Month to Remember
This April will be a memorable month for Catholics around the world. Along with Easter, we will be celebrating two special canonizations and the publication of the first book by Pope Francis for the general public. On April 27, Divine…
Discovering the Twelve Degrees of Silence
Novalis author Lucinda Vardey recently shared on her website how she discovered Sister Marie-Aimée De Jésus’ spiritual treasure The Twelve Degrees of Silence, recently published by Novalis. A long winter of illness had curtailed any strength to speak. Devoid of distractions,…