This has been quite the week for the Catholic Church in the media. The frenzy over the sexual abuse scandal has become both worrisome and wearisome. It… Read more “Worried & Weary”
Category: Priests
Join the brotherhood!
Here’s a video that’s very popular on YouTube and was filmed at St. Bonaventure in Toronto. It’s a music video that speaks to the yearning for more… Read more “Join the brotherhood!”
Meet the future pope!
The highlight of the congress is thus far, without question, the catechesis given by the Most Rev. Luis Tagle, Bishop of Imus in the Philippines. He spoke… Read more “Meet the future pope!”
Eucharist: Gift par excellence
Today’s events at the Congress were exceptional. We started off from Mont-Sainte-Anne by bus (9 of them) at about 7:45 I was on bus 6 with our… Read more “Eucharist: Gift par excellence”
Greetings from Mont-Sainte-Anne, Québec
Well, I’m back! The 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Québec is about to begin. I am writing from the the small town of Beaupré outside of Québec… Read more “Greetings from Mont-Sainte-Anne, Québec”
Abuse in the church
Allow me to add a few more thoughts to the discussion that has been generated with my post on the Pope’s visit to the United States. [You… Read more “Abuse in the church”
B16 in America
Well, it must be said that Pope Benedict’s visit to the United States was an unqualified success. The editorials of the papers have been glowing and I… Read more “B16 in America”
Economic woes rooted in greed
The woes facing the U.S. economy, the mortgage crisis, this summer’s turmoil in the Canadian commercial paper market, the 5 year old war in Iraq. What do… Read more “Economic woes rooted in greed”
Amazing Chrism Mass in Toronto
Archbishop Thomas Collins presided at our Chrism Mass this morning. It was such a refreshing experience. The music was great, the feeling was positive and the Archbishop… Read more “Amazing Chrism Mass in Toronto”
Ordinandi Dinner
This evening I attended Toronto’s St. Augustine Seminary Ordinandi Dinner sponsored by Serra International. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate with the men at St.… Read more “Ordinandi Dinner”