Henry Dormer’s short life left long-lasting impression in London
London Ontario’s only candidate for sainthood, Henry Edward Dormer (1844-66) was a 21-year-old British Army ensign who only lived in London for a grand total of 220 days — the last seven months of his life — but left an indelible impression that still inspires his adopted townspeople a century and a half later.
Charles Lewis: It’s vital to be informed on Catholic issues
We were all lined up at our desks, blank forms at the ready an plenty of pens for St. Michael’s parishioners to use.
A gut feeling about the Good Samaritan
Everyone in the group knew the greatest commandment. Love God, love your neighbour. Simple to say. Hard to do.
God's word on Sunday: We can always count on Good Shepherd
Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 22 (Year B) Acts 4:7-12; Psalm 118; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18
Bob Brehl: Author speaks up for liberal Christians
The other night I was watching TVO’s The Agenda and an erudite, award-winning author was talking about two taboos: politics and religion. It was fascinating television on several levels as she linked the two in Trump’s America.
- By Robert Brehl
Figure of speech: Restored water tower is an oasis of healing
Thanks to generous donors, St. Mary’s University in Calgary was recently able to complete the restoration of our nearly 100-year-old water tower. Built by the Sisters of Providence in 1921, the tower has stood over the Midnapore site for nearly a century, its fortunes waxing and waning — mostly waning — over time.
Cathy Majtenyi: Bishops’ letter leaves question unanswered
Why won’t Pope Francis issue a formal apology for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system?
Glen Argan: Pope offers a practical guide to a holy life
Pope Francis has long held in esteem the late Cardinal Francois-Xavier Nguyen van Thuan, the archbishop of Saigon who spent 13 years in a communist prison camp, including nine years in solitary confinement.
- By Glen Argan
God's word on Sunday: Forgiveness is essence of Jesus’ mission
Third Sunday of Easter, April 15 (Year B) Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48
Charles Lewis: It’s a bumpy road to finding true peace
What is peace? What does it mean in the Christian sense?
Letters are an escape for man serving life in prison
A year ago, The Catholic Register printed an article of mine about writing to condemned prisoners.