Catholic Register Columns

Fr. Scott Lewis: God never excludes or gives up on anyone

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:22:52 -0500

First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 18 (Year B) Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15

Comment: Blood from Vimy Ridge, martyred apostles remind us of our covenant

fr_desouza@catholicregister.org (Fr. Raymond J. de Souza) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:57:00 -0400

OTTAWA – On the main route travelled by the Prince of Wales from Rideau Hall toward the teepee on Parliament Hill for Canada��Ƶapp sesquicentennial celebrations at the beginning of July, it was notable that the banners flying from the light standards were not for Canada 150, but for the centennial of Vimy Ridge. Looked upon with biblical eyes, it was a reminder that covenants have to be ratified, to be paid for as it were, and the payment is in blood.

Religious accept TRC findings, vow to do more

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:30:00 -0400

The churches and religious orders who ran Indian Residential Schools up until the 1970s have responded to the final 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with a promise to do more.

God will forever keep His covenant with us

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:00:00 -0400

Body and Blood of Christ (Year B) June 7 (Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26)

When we want to stress the seriousness and solemnity of an agreement or contract, we say that it is “written in blood.”