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On the Proposed Salvation Army Shelter at 333 Montreal Road
In Ottawa Ontario Canada, the Salvation Army have just had approval from Ottawa’s City Council to move from their current location to 333 Montreal Road, in the Vanier area. The Salvation Army said that according to their research, they have … Continue reading
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On the Canonical Situation of the Society of Saint Pius X
For many years I have posted on the Catholic Answers Forum (“CAF”). During my time there, I saw a conversation involving some posters who were advocates for the Society of Saint Pius X (“SSPX”). The current status of the Society … Continue reading
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On Saint Francis of Assisi, my Patron Saint
I do not write as much as I used to, my tendinitis in both hands has prevented me from doing so. It’s been quite painful for many weeks now, so I have been wearing hand braces and reserving my efforts … Continue reading
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On Further Reflections Regarding Canada’s Proposed Assisted Suicide Laws
I’d have an easier time understanding the concept of assisted suicide within Canada if the proposed law strictly stuck with the terminally ill. But, the proposed law doesn’t; in fact many say it doesn’t reach far enough. People are advocating … Continue reading
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On Thirteen Years & the St. Don Bosco Gala
Every year the Archdiocese of Ottawa holds the “St. Don Bosco Gala”, in which awards are given to people for the efforts in youth ministry. This year I received the “Don Bosco: Heart of Youth Ministry” award, which considering that … Continue reading
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On Pope Francis & Disposable Culture
In light of Pope Francis being in the news with his address to Congress, his critique(s) of capitalism, and his comments regarding refugees and immigrants. It brings my mind theological constructs, economic theories, and other socio-political issues – as well … Continue reading
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On Humanae Vitae & the Lawyer Turned Prophet
There are times when God calls the most unlikely of us to perform His Will that we marvel at how nigh impossible it is for us to do things on our own. Look no further than one of the most … Continue reading
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On Having a Servant’s Heart
Something that has been on my mind and heart lately has been what it means to serve others. The concept of having a “servant’s heart” is easily found in Scripture, and it’s something that is occasionally talked about in Christian … Continue reading
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On Having an Emotional Faith & the Need for Reason
In an earlier post I talked about my journey back towards Catholicism. What people sometimes don’t talk about is the journey that takes place after you make that fateful decision to follow Christ, and the difficulties one can face while … Continue reading
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On Ontario’s Proposed New Sex Education Curriculum, and the Element of Opportunism
Ontario’s currently sitting Liberal government announced a bit ago that they were moving forward with a controversial new physical education and sex education curriculum, and there’s a few people not happy about it. Some parents are concerned that some things … Continue reading
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