Learning trust on faithƵapp hidden precipices
One of my favourite things about public speaking is the conversations that happen at the end of the event. After ideas, emotions and (hopefully) the Spirit whirl around a large room with many hearts, something is distilled between two previous strangers. There is such immense trust in these brief encounters. A story to share. Words of gratitude. Another perspective.
Catholic colleges shine a light of hope
As a newcomer to Vancouver, and in only the second year of my presidency at Corpus Christi and St. MarkƵapp College, I am still in a stage of wonder, discovering new things every day, about the city and indeed about the colleges themselves.
Tender is the night when we connect
Before I leave the house, I always check outside to see how many layers of clothes I need on the colder evenings. It did not feel too cold, and so I dressed lightly with only three layers, which were topped off with a hoodie and my omnipresent leather jacket. However, as I approached the downtown area the heavens opened, and I found myself driving through a deluge of rain.
Engaging anti-Semitism rejects Christian roots
Some months ago in this space, I discussed the relationship between Catholics and Jews. I return to this question in the wake of the brutal, sadistic violence perpetrated by the terrorist organization Hamas against Jewish Israelis on Oct. 7.
Piercing GodƵapp heart
Demotion of God from public ceremonies has officially begun with the Oct. 20 directive that our chaplains can’t use words such as “God,” “Heavenly Father” and “prayer” under the pretext of not wanting to displease a few discontented atheists.
Editorial: Take a democratic stand now
The federal governmentƵapp ideological assault on the integrity and traditions of the Canadian Armed Forces chaplaincy is a matter for democratic resolution either by approval (boo! boo!) or, preferably, overturning.
Verbatim: A statement to the Synod on Synodality from Cardinal Charles Maung Bo
A statement to the Synod on Synodality from Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar and president of the Federation of Asian Bishops
Editorial: Tell it like it really is
Who knew that one day CanadaƵapp Catholic bishops would share a common language problem with the big machers of Hollywood. Yet it appears neither group can collectively find its tongue to condemn Hamas unilaterally for its Oct. 7 butchery in Israel.
History matters
I am writing to express regret at the most unfortunate use of the word “Polish” when referring to a German Nazi concentration camp in an otherwise very interesting article published on Sept. 24 issue of The Catholic Register, a piece written by Carol Glatz (Catholic News Service).
Verbatim: Statement of concern by Canadian Rabbinical organizations on a United Church report
A statement of concern published last year by six Canadian rabbinical organizations regarding a United Church of Canada report pertaining to Israel.