Francis Campbell: Our faithful friend set a golden standard
The inverted spelling that links the words God and dog seems an unlikely coincidence.
Glen Argan: Sexual dignity begins with respect for all
Time magazine’s choice of “the silence breakers” as its 2017 Person of the Year acknowledges the importance of a movement that is changing our culture for the better.
- By Glen Argan
Editorial: Our 125-year-old promise
On Jan. 5, 1893, founding editor Fr. John Teefy introduced the debut issue of The Catholic Register to Canada’s growing Catholic community with these words: “We are a Catholic journal — Catholic first, last and always.
Peter Stockland: We have become victims of our own overthinking
Some years ago, I would refer a particular fussbudget friend to a spoof self-help group called Over Thinkers Anonymous.
A New Year’s party? Bah, humbug!
I’ve never had much enthusiasm for New Year’s celebrations. Partly this is because of the utterly perverse timing of the holiday.
The Church on the street: A gift of thanks on Christmas morn
Unless you have been homeless, as Mary and Joseph were on that first Christmas, it is difficult to understand the deep peace a roof over your head can bring.
Editorial: Christmas prayers
For much of the past two decades, Christmas celebrations in the birthplace of Christ have been muted. Recent Decembers, however, have seen Bethlehem start to become a more joyous place and the annual Christmas tree lighting last month in Manger Square was said to be the most festive in years.
Cathy Majtenyi: The story of Jesus’ birth filled with lessons for all
The scene in the movie The Nativity Story where Mary jumps off the cart after returning from Elizabeth’s house always chokes me up.
Robert Brehl: Christmas treasure found in Klondike gold rush
On Christmas Eve during the Klondike gold rush, three young miners found an unexpected treasure more valuable than gold dust, and their chivalry is worth remembering 120 Christmases later.
- By Robert Brehl
God's Word on Sunday: Good news found in God's blessings
3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 17 (Year B) Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Luke 1:46-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
We would all welcome a bit of good news. This seems to be a very rare commodity these days, but it has probably almost always been the case.
We would all welcome a bit of good news. This seems to be a very rare commodity these days, but it has probably almost always been the case.
Peter Stockland: Don't blame social media for human bad behaviour
There is something seriously laughable, but also laughably serious, about former Facebook bosses bemoaning the global damage caused by social media giants.