Charles Lewis
Charles Lewis is a freelance writer and former religion editor at the National Post.
Charles Lewis: The power of prayer is eternal
This is the most profound story I have ever heard about prayer:
Charles Lewis: Stupidity abounds in an arrogant world
We often bemoan the state of the world. A word such a “tragic” is often used. War and famine still plague much of the world and here in Canada we live under an anti-life government. So yes, tragic is fitting.
Charles Lewis: Cancer is back, so I have a request …
I had some concern about writing this column, worried that it might be construed as self-pitying or a way of drawing attention to myself. But as a Catholic I wanted to bring attention to myself so prayers would come my way. So this is why I am writing about the news I received a few weeks ago that my liver cancer had returned.
Charles Lewis: The Brooklyn roots of a Marian love affair
I am writing this in early February on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The account of that great biblical scene appears in Luke.
Charles Lewis: Let’s not fall for ‘bait-and-switch’ politics
It is one disaster down and one more to go. The first disaster was, of course, the House of Commons passing Bill C-7 that will make being killed by your friendly doctor a lot easier. Thanks, Justin, for your concern for the health of your fellow Canadians. How progressive.
Charles Lewis: Is technology threatening our humanity?
Four years ago, CBS online news posted a story about Down Syndrome in Iceland. Better put, a story about the elimination of all babies in the womb who would likely be born with Down Syndrome.
Charles Lewis: Smile said it all about our culture of death
This is about a single newspaper photograph. The Canadian Press took it on Dec. 10 on the day the House of Commons passed Bill C-7, which expands euthanasia to include more victims.
Charles Lewis: Mass is essential to our Catholic life
Once again our Catholic churches are closed in Toronto. Perhaps by the time you are reading this that will have changed. It is unlikely, but possible.
Charles Lewis: Allegations lead us down dangerous path
The acceptance of serious allegations swallowed up without proof is an age-old problem. It is also dangerous.
Charles Lewis: The power of Christ is found in weakness
Like many of you I have been addicted to the U.S. presidential election and the strange aftermath of accusations and recriminations about the vote count.