Teens are like lawyers. They get to those years and all of a sudden, “Because we said so” is not a good enough reason for them to obey you. They want to know the reason why you said so. The key question is “Why?” “But why, Mom?” “Why, Dad, do I have to do that?” […]
Note: This is part one of my latest article in October’s Catholic Insight magazine. On a personal note, I’m a great fan of Tiger Woods, the golfer – and I pray for Tiger Woods, the man. Earl Woods was once thought of as one of America’s greatest dads – maybe even the world’s. Who could […]
Today is the feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. In the Old Testament book of Tobit, St Raphael encourages Tobias to marry Sarah: “But do not be afraid, for she was set apart for you before the world existed” (Tobit 6:18). This beautiful verse reminds us that it is not only priests and […]
For all of you in the GTA, part one of a three-part series on The New Mass – the new English translation of the Roman Missal – starts tonight! It all takes place at St Justin Martyr Parish in Unionville at 7:30 PM. See you there!
The readings for today’s Feast of the Apostle Matthew remind us of what the Church is (a hospital for sinners), and what it does (mission). As to the former, in the Gospel from Matt 9, Jesus reminds us of “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do…I did not come […]
Today Pope Benedict capped his monumental visit to the UK by beatifying Cardinal Newman, who has been a hero of mine since I discovered him around the time of my re-version in 2004. Back then, I was a cradle Catholic who had become a Protestant pastor, and was being convinced (against my will!) of the […]
One of the optional Gospel readings for today’s feast comes from the Fourth Gospel – John 19:25-27: Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, “Woman, […]
Today we celebrate the Nativity of our Blessed Mother, nine months after the Feast of her Immaculate Conception on December 8. There are only three persons whose births are celebrated with a liturgical feast in the Catholic Church: Jesus himself (of course), Mary, and John the Baptist. Today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 1 about the […]
The latest edition of the Catholic Register has a new story about how apps are impacting faith – and yours truly was cited in the article! Here’s the quote: Cale Clarke, co-creator of The New Mass app, believes these faith apps are good for the future of the Church. “I think we have to use […]
The fine folks at Headline Bistro have kindly published my latest article! Check it out, along with the rest of their excellent site, here!