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Homily of Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton during Christmas Midnight Mass at the Cathedral of Basilica of Christ the King CHRISTMAS 2018 Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King Midnight, December 25, 2018 During the darkest time of the year, at the darkest hour of the night – we gather together to remember ...read more
Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the life of St. Lucy, a uniquely Swedish way of celebrating her feast day, and what lessons this feast holds for us at Advent. ...read more
God’s idea of fulfilling one’s vocation is that which will lead to greatest holiness and eternity with Him in heaven. Our idea is often more earthbound. ...read more
Read all about Mother Clelia Merlone, who experienced sickness, slander, financial ruin, betrayal, and rejection - and who will be beatified on Nov 3. ...read more
In honour of the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II today, here are some fun stats from his papacy. ...read more
Quick: tell me your favourite thing about St. Agileus. St. Cannatus? St. Fortunatus? St. Thecla? Fr. Matt Gworek explores the wonderful variety of saints. ...read more
Pope Francis asks: Do we follow Jesus as lovers, really prepared to leave behind something for him? Read the full text of the homily here. ...read more
Read about Vincenzo Romano, who dedicated his life to the service of the people of Torre del Greco and will be canonized on October 14. ...read more
St. Francis once stripped naked in public and renounced his father. What relevance do his actions have for the current synod? Read this blog and find out. ...read more
Read about Nunzio Sulprizio. Though he suffered much during his short life, he was filled with love for God and others, and will be canonized on October 14. ...read more