Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)
Be gentle with and kind to each other. At the risk of sounding banal and reductive, I would argue this simple bit of advice is at the heart of what […]
Tag Archives: Pope Francis
Our Sisters and Brothers, the Refugees
A number of years ago, I spent time in a small rural town in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Like many other cities in the American prairies, the city experienced a large […]
World Meeting of the Families and Pope Francis
Catholics all over North America are excited about the arrival of Pope Francis to the United States this week. One of the highlights of his trip will be a visit […]
St. Gregory the Great: The Pope as Pastor
With Pope Francis in the news on a daily basis, it’s worth recalling another famous reforming pope. Sept. 3 marks the Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, pope from 590 […]
We Are Custodians of Creation
It’s hard to imagine anyone being opposed to caring for our planet. After all, it’s our home – if we don’t take proper care of it, we are the ones […]
Pope Francis and the Environment
It’s been one long hot summer. The news has been full of brush fires and drought in the West, stifling temperatures in Central Canada and erratic temperatures in the East. […]
A Breath of Fresh Air
When Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Home) was published in May, many people were surprised. Popes aren’t scientists, after all. (Although Francis did study chemistry.) […]
Friday Favourites: A Year with Pope Francis
Pope Francis has captured the hearts of many for the past several years and continues to challenge us to live a faith more authentic and true to the gospel. He […]
Friday Favourites: The Pope
The election of Pope Francis happened roughly nine months before I was hired at Novalis, so most of what I remember is following news accounts and Twitter updates. My favourite […]
The Grace, Mercy and Tender Love of God
“On this night, like a burst of brilliant light, there rings out the proclamation of the Apostle: “God’s grace has been revealed, and it has made salvation possible for the […]
Seeds of Faith 