In the last 18 months, science came up daily as we reacted to a global crisis unleashed by a virus. But as people of faith, we want more than just the science during a crisis. There is always more than science can grasp. (…)
September 2021
Why did the Second Vatican Council take place? At first glance, the Catholic Church in Canada seemed to be in good shape. In terms of structure, the occupants of Church offices knew their place well; the levels of authority and the respect and (…)
The pandemic has drastically changed our mode of thinking, living, and socializing. For example, our social distancing and the lack of regular human contacts has speeded up the ageing process, especially with the elderly. Researchers have noted an increase of anxiety leading to (…)
October 4, 2021 My Dear Brother Francis, You are quoted as saying, “Let us begin, brothers, to serve God. Let us begin and let us make progress, because up to now we have made too little progress.” This little phrase has been running (…)
Autumn dawns, greeting me. I pause. Captured by the season change as I lift my eyes so is my heart. I stand still. Immersed in color. Immersed in light. Awe fills me. I ask myself: what is consuming me? what is changing in (…)
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – Sisters of St. Elizabeth preparing meat at Mount St. Francis, Cochrane, 1960s. (…)
Blessed are the times when words feel flat and empty meaning and depth will arise again. Blessed are the moments when we feel separated from life wholeness will again prevail. Blessed are the moments when being quiet is tough peace will make (…)
Blessed are you, O God, Creator, Artist, Inspiration you weave together all of life telling the story of your great love. From prairie vistas and large skies to mountain tops and forest paths, from creeks flowing and oceans roaring to wheat fields (…)
On Jan 6, 1932, Archbishop James McGuigan called on Fr. Celestine, Superior of the St. Francis friary in Regina, to discuss with him plans for opening a major seminary in Regina. Archbishop McGuigan asked for the Franciscans to forego the closed retreats that they (…)
A Home for All This is our prayer Creator God as we begin September and the Season of Creation.* A Home for All where the dignity in which you created us is respected, upheld and celebrated. A Home for All (…)
