When he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien created a memorable group of characters to populate his world of Middle-Earth. Some of these characters are great and mighty, like the wise wizard, Gandalf, or the courageous warrior (and…
Volunteers in the Edmonton Archdiocese continue to support communities in the Arctic by providing Sea-Can containers of groceries, as well as materials and funds through the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Western Region. The North of 60 project was…
When we began this study last August, I explained that the index of both the YouCat and the Catechism of the Catholic Church could be seen through the lens of a stage play. The first section, What We Believe lays…
Praying together for Christian unity allows us to reflect on what unites us and to commit ourselves to confront oppression and division amongst humanity. The prophet Micah points out that God has told us what is good and what God requires…
Members of the Edmonton Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), a charity that provides food, furniture and household items to people in serious need, fear it is being targeted following the vandalism and theft of two of their trucks…
“So, I leave my boats behind/ Leave them on familiar shores/Set my heart upon the deep/ Follow you again, my Lord” – from \”The Galilee Song\” by Father Frank Andersen, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart A teacher friend recently posted…
When I have the chance to talk to young people about the Sacraments, I often begin by asking them to name all of the seven Sacraments. They usually quickly name those sacraments they have received (or are preparing for): Baptism,…
Father Larry Pederson, who was instrumental in leading the construction of the new St. Francis Xavier church as pastor in his home city of Camrose, has died. He was 78. Pederson died on Jan. 8, 2023. Vigil Prayers will be on Jan.…
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. What distinctive gifts did he leave the Church? “Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality – our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of…
[1John 3:7-10; Psalm 98; John 1:35-42] Since the death of Pope Benedict XVI last Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, tributes to the late Pontiff have been offered around the world. Among them is the very common refrain extolling Benedict as an…