Prayer for Canada Day
All of us at Novalis wish you and your families a wonderful Canada Day. Let us not forget to pray for the well-being of all women and men living in our country and that we, as a nation, may work…
Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul
On this day the Church commemorates the significance of two of its most important saints. Peter and Paul represent the earliest days of the Church and were essential to the foundation of much of what we hold dear today. Peter,…
Calgary Flood Relief
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…
St. Jean-Baptiste
Growing up on a farm near the French-Canadian village of Morinville, Alberta, I thought it only natural that Frontier Daze, as the local summer fair, would be held in late June. Only later did I make the link between the…
Summer Reads
Planning a trip to the cabin or the beach? Or perhaps enjoying some quiet time at home? Why not check out a few of the new titles available from Novalis and enrich your time off with some great reads. Joan…
Father’s Day
For Father’s Day, we asked some of the staff members to share some special memories of their fathers. What is a memory you have of your father? We’d love to have you share your stories in the comments below. One…
Summer Craft: Be Kind Sunflower
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…
St. Anthony of Padua: Traditions and Customs
One of my favourite cities to visit in the U.S. is Boston. Besides its fascinating history and rich cultural tapestry, the city boasts a large Italian neighbourhood known as the North End. Like any good Italian community, it’s known for…
The Continuing Legacy of Catherine Donnelly
Novalis, in partnership with the Sisters of Service, held a successful book launch to celebrate the release of The Courage to Dare: The Spirituality of Catherine Donnelly Founder of the Sisters of Service by Kathryn Perry this May. This spring…
Faith & Public Life: The Dignity of Human Work
This past long weekend afforded me the opportunity to catch up on some reading that’s been sitting on my desk at home. Among the items was a recent issue of the American cultural journal The Hedgehog Review that featured a…