Pope Francis message to the COP22 Climate Change Conference calls “us to the grave ethical and moral responsibility to act without delay” Joint ecumenical and interfaith letter to Canadian delegates at COP22 climate change...
A reflection for the First Sunday of Advent—First reading: Isaiah 2.1-5; Second reading: Romans 13.11-14; Gospel: Matthew 24.37-44. This is how Jesus came to be with us, to change our fear and self-centredness into...
Dr. David Mulroney says “We like to say that the world needs more Canada. But it is actually going to get more Chine – a lot more!” Drawing on three decades of diplomatic experience...
A reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, S.F.M., for the Solemnity of Christ the King. First reading: 2 Samuel 5.1-3; Second reading: Colossians 1.12-20; Gospel: Luke 23.35-43 We are living in interesting times. The ancient...
A reflection on the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. First reading: Malachi 3.19-20; Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.7-12; Gospel: Luke 21.5-19. Adapted from a reflection by Fr. Gerald Curry, S.F.M., featured in Scarboro Missions...
A reflection by Fr. Joseph Young, S.F.M. (1934-2006). Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. First reading: 2 Maccabees 7.1-2, 9-14; Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.16-3.5; Gospel: Luke 20.27-38. The difficulties for the apostles, and for...
A reflection on the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. First reading: Wisdom 11.22-12.2; Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 1.11-2.2; Gospel: Luke 19.1-10 Jesus’ life was spent teaching us about God’s plan for all creation and...
Vatican Climate Change Seminar Final Statement: Laudato si’ and the Path to COP22 in Marrakech Global Catholic Climate Movement News: IPCC scientists summarize—Climate change happening now and much faster than anticipated. We must not...
A reflection by Fr. Basil Kirby, S.F.M. (1917-2002) There were times when Our Lord really amazed the apostles, but everything he did and said was intended to lead them and the rest of us...
A reflection by Fr. Justin MacInnis, S.F.M. (1933-2012) The conversion and the liberation offered by Jesus are founded on a tolerant love that does not discriminate. It is easier to live within laws and...
A reflection for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Gary McDonald, SFM. Fr. McDonald lost his battle with lymphatic cancer in 1997. All his missionary service had been among the people of...
Pope Francis invites everyone on the planet to Show Mercy to our Common Home Citizens for Public Justice Infographic: 8 Canadian Symptoms of a Changing Climate Development and Peace / Caritas Canada News: Campaign...
