BLOG: Life and Family
We live in an increasingly connected world. Social media helps us to express ourselves, find out what's going on and keep in touch with our loved ones. But of course, social media also carries risks. ...read more
March 21 marks the start of spring and Mother's Day in many countries. It evokes nostalgic memories for me, as it does for many others who celebrate their mothers on this day. ...read more
Euthanasia is becoming accessible to an increasing number of Canadians. What should we know about these changes?  ...read more
Jesus uses parables to teach us about the kingdom of God. He recounts simple stories that touch the hearts of his listeners. ...read more
A lovely, if often overlooked, element in preparation for the sacrament of marriage as a Catholic is the Rite of Betrothal offered by the Church. My fiancé and I were thrilled by the opportunity to participate in this rite in the midst of our engagement and wedding planning. If you are unfamiliar, the Rite of ...read more
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Good journalism has to be creative and promote communication that focuses on dialogue, intelligence and helping build active communities, said the prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. Paolo Ruffini, the prefect, said the challenge of good journalism is to find new ways for a new kind of communication by “focusing ...read more
Marie Anne Torres shares some relatively easy yet fruitful activities to help your family grow in faith and live out your faith together. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explains how a proposed law - Bill C-7 - is attempting to reduce restrictions and safeguards on euthanasia in Canada. ...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
In 1975, 1,027,425 Canadians asked the government to provide full legal protection for the unborn. 44 years later Canadians are starting a new petition. ...read more