How well do you know the Letter of James? Deacon Pedro leads us through the main themes of this epistle, which we begin reading this week at daily Mass. ...read more

Confused about the difference between Sacraments and sacramentals? Deacon Pedro explains what sacramentals are and how they lead us to God. ...read more

On the feast of St. Blaise, Deacon Pedro explores the rich Catholic tradition of devotions - and how to distinguish between devotions and distractions. ...read more

Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord with candles? Deacon Pedro delves into our tradition of La Candelaria, or Candlemas. ...read more

What we need to know about the proposal to expand the criteria for euthanasia in Canada - and how to tell the government what we think. ...read more

We know a lot about Jesus, but do you know Him like you know your best friend or your spouse? Deacon Pedro explores a lesson from John the Baptist. ...read more

Deacon Pedro tells us seven things that the Wise Men teach us about how to approach our relationship with Jesus. ...read more

Last Sunday we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family. Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. Along with the Feast of the Nativity, also known as Christmas, we celebrate three feasts that remind us that God is a God of family. What do you imagine when you think of the ...read more

On Wednesday, December 25th Pope Francis gave his "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica. Below is full text of his message:  ...read more

On Tuesday, December 24th, Pope Francis presided mass for the  Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at the Vatican. Here is full text of his homily. ...read more