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I’ve spent the last several months working on this, and I’m finally able to share it. To understand Pope Francis, we need to examine the role the consecrated life has om the entire Catholic Church. Specifically, how the spirituality of … Continue reading →

This particular topic has become rather important to me, so I elected to invest a considerable amount of time to write this lengthy post. It’d be nice if I could say I always understood, but that’d be lying. It’d also … Continue reading →

I was first introduced to dyslexia in greater detail through a chapter in Malcolm Gladwell’s book “David & Goliath”. Gladwell talks about “capitalization learning”. Our boy Desmond does this; he learns and operates using the areas he’s gifted in. Stephanie … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

There’s a lot of things which become clearer through the passage of time. Things that you lived your whole life with, thinking that it’s acceptable or “normal”. As time passes you begin to discover that, no, things should not be … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →