According to a Lifesite News article (see here), Pope Leo said the following in an interview: People want the Church doctrine to change, want attitudes to change. I think we have to change attitudes before we ever change doctrine. Given that Catholic Church doctrine is the teaching of Jesus, as stated by Him or as … Continue reading Change Attitudes First?
Patient Endurance
Luke 8:15 - But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance. I especially like this line from Luke as it encapsulates, very simply, what I must do. It's nothing fancy, … Continue reading Patient Endurance
Catholic Ontario Election Information
In Ontario, where I live, a provincial election has been called. There was legislation in place to have elections every 4 years on a specific date, but the Conservative party has decided that the law doesn't apply to them and they've called a snap election for February 27, 2025. It's all very disgusting, and I … Continue reading Catholic Ontario Election Information
In Bed with the Government…Again
A couple of days ago I was reading this article about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the cutbacks in funding that have occurred because of the Trump administration's review of the USAID organization. When will the leaders of the Catholic Church learn that when you go to bed with the government … Continue reading In Bed with the Government…Again
Sinners Special
Jeremy was working in the kitchen of his food truck, preparing everything for the lunchtime rush. He was parked in his usual spot along the road running beside the park, which was on the shore of the lake. He took a moment to look out the order window and smiled. It was a beautiful, warm, … Continue reading Sinners Special
I Miss the Bells
I miss the bells. I remember, when Martha was still alive, we'd usually be about half a block away from the cathedral, when they would start ringing the bells. Our hearts would lift, our steps would quicken, and our minds would immediately shift to the glory of our Lord. Different bells sending out different frequencies, … Continue reading I Miss the Bells
Tariffs and Counter-Tariffs
President Trump imposed his tariffs and Prime Minister Trudeau (supported by most provincial premiers) has retaliated. My understanding of why President Trump imposed the tariffs is that he wants Canada to better control immigration, better control the Canadian side of the Canada/U.S. border, and prevent fentanyl being created in Canada and smuggled into the U.S. … Continue reading Tariffs and Counter-Tariffs
So Let Me Get This Straight…
The Eucharist
There has been a lot of activity lately communicating that the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of Jesus, and not just a symbol. I think it's great that such activity is going on. I think it's important to stress this over and over again, especially if it includes a message that we are … Continue reading The Eucharist
Which Level?
I have thought of the path to God as a narrow winding ledge that has been cut into the side of a rock cliff, with the top of the cliff 1,000 feet above, and the bottom of the chasm a 1,000 feet below filled with bubbling hot magma. Oh, and it's windy, and there's a … Continue reading Which Level?
Peace Be With You 
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