Fury still boils beneath unresolved abuse
By Lea Karen Kivi It was a foggy winter night a decade ago. Standing alone, attired as a Prince of the Church wielding spiritual power,…
A good time for Catholic journalism in Canada
The Catholic journalism course Telling Truth in Charity offered by Canadian Catholic News and the St. Monica Institute is one reason to be optimistic about…
The Church teaches us how to be free and happy
“The Church addresses people with full respect for their freedom,” Pope John Paul II said; her mission “does not restrict freedom, but rather promotes it.”
Lost? Disillusioned? You’re in the right place
Maybe marriage and child-rearing is not as magical as Instagram made it look. The work is draining. Getting older is also draining. Perhaps we have…
Lawrence of Brindisi loved Sacred Scripture
During his studies for the priesthood Lawrence already showed remarkable ability for languages. In addition to Italian and Latin, Lawrence learned with ease both ancient…
The Catholic choice is true dignity
Euthanasia is now presented to patients as a health care option. For Catholics however, it is not an option we should ever choose. Why? Because…
Catholic Critique
Catholic Critique News reviewed from a Catholic point of view By Catholic Conscience Catholic Critique News reviewed from a Catholic point of view May 22,…
Remembering the deceased takes longer since Ukraine war began
By Judith L. Watt “Let us pray” is usually how we are invited to pray together as community, but one year ago Russia invaded Ukraine…
A computer wrote this column … mostly
I can ask ChatGPT, “Write me a short story on a trip to the desert.” Or “write me some computer code to solve the quadratic…
Catholics need shepherds like Benedict
Catholics need shepherds like Benedict By Father Vincent Hawkswell FacebookTweetLinkedInPrintEmail Catholics need shepherds like Benedict January 4, 2023 By Father Vincent Hawkswell Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger…