Editorial

Clarity on immigration debate

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski · February 19, 2025

The Trump administration has been very busy and has, not unexpectedly, generated much discussion and to be sure controversy.

'The Chosen' actor chooses a leap of faith

Role in TV drama has been a life-changing experience for Giavani Cairo

Jack Figge · February 14, 2025

In the past four years, the TV show "The Chosen" has taken the Catholic world by storm, as thousands eagerly await the debut of the fifth season.

Run to God, not away from Him

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week Sunday, February 16 to Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Lea Karen Kivi · February 14, 2025

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week Sunday, February 16 to Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Editorial

Call evil what it is

February 12, 2025

No one would ever mistake Donald Trump for a theologian, but he does share a trait of the worst theology in making the clear incomprehensible at the best of times.

Giving all to be given all by Christ

Cheryl-Ann Smith · February 11, 2025

There are times when life changes dramatically. Sometimes it’s organic and expected, for example in the teenage years, midlife, older age. These transitions can be frightening in their seismic shifts, but we cannot stand still or atrophy, and grace awaits us in each stage.

Figure of Speech

Nothing is soft about humanities education

Gerry Turcotte · February 10, 2025

The dismissive labeling of the difficult work we do as “soft” is patronizing when used by those outside the humanities and social sciences. It reflects an inferiority complex, and a deep devaluing of these skills by those who want to champion them.

Bring young and old together in faith

Ask God to help share our skills and knowledge

Lea Karen Kivi · February 7, 2025

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, February 9 to Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Barefoot and Preaching

Building bridges between Heaven and grief

Leah Perrault · February 6, 2025

Diefenbaker Lake is a deep section of the Saskatchewan River that cuts a T-shape through the south-central part of our province. The lake is part of the landscape and the story of our lives, and today the lake is a metaphor for my grief.

The Mustard Seed

Mark Carney a testament to Catholic witness

Glen Argan · February 6, 2025

More than 40 years ago a man walked unannounced into my office in Edmonton when I was the young editor of the Western Catholic Reporter.

Editorial

Deep prayer and hard work

Matthew Marquardt · February 6, 2025

One vote each. The problem with having a single vote is that the policies of any single party, platform or candidate seldom align perfectly with Catholic social teaching.