Editorial

It’s in the mail?

December 19, 2024

In a gesture of outright cheek, Canada Post sent the Register an e-mail invoice last week even as the month-long postal strike dragged on.

Bless all those who aid your faith journey

Lea Karen Kivi · December 13, 2024

Bible book(s)/chapter(s) to read this week: Sunday, December 15 to Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Culture à la Carte

Invest in earthly life to profit in eternity

Sr. Helena Burns · December 12, 2024

What should we do when faced with a crisis too big to handle? How do we get ourselves out of the depths of despair, a worst case scenario, an unexpected downturn, a sudden tragedy, a seemingly unsolvable dilemma, a grief that never seems to end? Often, there’s no way out but through, and as in all things, we must turn to God.

Editorial

Bishop Henry influenced Church, society

Anna Farrow · December 12, 2024

Bishop Frederick Bernard Henry fulsomely lived out his episcopal motto, Dabo Vobis Pastores, a quote from the prophet Jeremiah which translates, “I will give you pastors.”

The Mustard Seed

Honour God by rejecting AI abomination

Glen Argan · December 12, 2024

Long ago, I learned that when I wrote letters, newspaper articles and any other form of writing by hand, they were more personal, quirky and self-revelatory than when I hammered them out on a typewriter. I also discovered that my writing was less precise, concise and grammatically correct when I took pen in hand. So, before I dared to submit my writing to a prof or an editor, I did a significant amount of editing to make my handiwork acceptable.

Advent time to ponder enduring things

Jesus is the light shining bright this season

Harry McAvoy · December 12, 2024

In the early days of Advent, the ‘Prayer after Communion’ included the words, “for even now, as we walk amid passing things, you teach us by them to love the things of Heaven and hold fast to what endures.” Having experienced many Advent seasons, I know the truth of the words, “We walk amid passing things.” Still, I prefer to contemplate the words, “Love the things of Heaven and hold fast to what endures”.

Figure of Speech

The honour of knowing Bishop Fred Henry

Gerry Turcotte · December 12, 2024

Driving to work one cold January day in 2016, I heard an announcement on the radio that the Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary, Frederick B. Henry, was officially announcing his retirement after 19 years as a bishop. I can’t say I was surprised, but I certainly felt a tug of sadness.

The places you'll go!

Quinton Amundson · December 6, 2024

Discounting the brief wave and greeting I directed to Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo when I viewed him touring The Catholic Register’s office on Yonge Street from the comfort of my remote workspace in Calgary, I first enjoyed a full-on interaction with the now Cardinal this past January.

More than a few good men

Mickey Conlon · December 6, 2024

For the most part, we can say the Catholic Church has done its share to make this a better world, and done this very well despite a few hiccups here and there.

Show our treasures they are special to us

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 25: Sunday, December 8 to Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Lea Karen Kivi · December 6, 2024

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 25: Sunday, December 8 to Saturday, December 14, 2024.