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August 8, 2018

Don't fall for idolatry when difficulties arise, Pope says

Pope Francis blesses a newly married couple during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 11.
VATICAN – Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties arise, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
August 7, 2018

Faith is a relationship, not a set of rules between slave and master, Pope says at Angelus

Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Aug. 5 at the Vatican.
VATICAN – Doing God's will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one's neighbors, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
July 11, 2018

Speaking Out: Choosing my Catholic faith

Speaking Out: Choosing my Catholic faith

I grew up always attending Catholic school, from elementary school through university.

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
July 4, 2018

Glen Argan: Building Canadian paradise requires faith

The Supreme Court’s TWU ruling met with much protest.

Several years ago, a friend who had immigrated from the former Soviet Union told me, “Canada is the greatest place on Earth. It is a paradise.” While I felt flattered on behalf of my country to hear those words, I also wondered what in our country made him so effusive.

Published in Register Columnists
July 2, 2018

Veteran educator puts his faith into action

Paonessa is being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Kevin Carr Christian Leadership Award. He will receive the award, named after Newman Theological College’s first lay president, in October. 

EDMONTON – Mike Paonessa visits the Edmonton Remand Centre every week to pray the rosary with inmates, and drives around the inner-city Boyle Street neighbourhood to provide coffee and food to the needy.

Published in Canada
June 27, 2018

Faith is lived with gratitude, not slave-like duty, Pope says

A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis' zucchetto during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 27.
VATICAN – God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
June 27, 2018

Duterte seeks collaboration with Philippine bishops after calling God 'stupid'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen in Seoul, South Korea, June 5. During a technology summit in the southern city of Davao, Philippines, June 22, he questioned how Adam and Eve brought about "original sin."
MANILA, Philippines – After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with the country’s bishops’ conference in an effort to repair relationships.
Published in International
June 15, 2018

Scientists, believers should admit how little they know, Pope says

The Soyuz MS-06 capsule descends from the International Space Station before landing near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, Feb. 28.
VATICAN – Scientists and people of faith always must admit they don't know everything, and they must never be afraid to explore and discover more, Pope Francis told astronomy students and experts.
Published in International
June 14, 2018

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: At the core of Tolkien is a dedication to faith

In the movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth tale, Ian McKellen stars as Gandalf, who has been likened to a Christ figure in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

It’s big news for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien that Amazon has made a billion-dollar commitment to bring to television a five-season series based on the epic Lord of the Rings fantasy saga.

Published in Register Columnists
June 13, 2018

Biggest danger is in life is mediocrity, living in fear, Pope says

Pope Francis embraces a woman as he meets the disabled during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 13.
VATICAN – The worst enemies in a young person's life aren't the problems they may face, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
May 30, 2018

Young athletes fight to balance sports and faith

Young athletes fight to balance sports and faith

Sixteen-year-old Justin Alvarado has practice every day after school during the cross-country and track-and-field seasons. He is also a member of the FC Emery soccer club, with practices two to three times a week. 

Published in Youth Speak News
May 28, 2018

Barefoot and Preaching: You can find God’s grace in every possible place

Moses and the burning bush, Jean Baptiste van Loo, 1684 – 1745

I have found God inescapable for most of my life. Even when I try to run away, there He is. 

Published in Register Columnists
May 8, 2018

Pope Francis praises retired Pope Benedict's writings on faith and politics

Pope Francis chats with retired Pope Benedict XVI at the retired pope's home at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery at the Vatican 2015.
VATICAN – For more than 50 years, the writings of retired Pope Benedict XVI on the relationship between faith and politics have insisted that the measure of human freedom is the extent to which each person acknowledges being dependent on the love of God, Pope Francis wrote.
Published in International
May 4, 2018

Mary Marrocco: We’re called to pour out the spirit of our lives

Christ's Appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov, 1835

It’s normal to return anger with anger, bitterness with bitterness, cunning with cunning.  

Published in Mary Marrocco
May 2, 2018

Either you are with God or with Satan, Pope says

Pope Francis kisses a child during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 2.
VATICAN – Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one's full faith in God, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith
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